US Bridges

Nfa 1433 over Oakley Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI NE of SR267 · Structure no. 950A2790001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1433 over Oakley Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1433 over Oakley Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa 1433
CrossesOakley Branch
Location0.8 MI NE of SR267
RouteCounty Highway 1433
Coordinates36.03157, -86.10543
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1433 over Oakley Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1433 over Oakley Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1433 over Oakley Branch carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1433 over Oakley Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1433 over Oakley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.