US Bridges

Nfa 1404 over Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1 MI West of SR267 · Structure no. 950A3200005

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1404 over Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa 1404 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 100 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1404
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI West of SR267
RouteCounty Highway 1404
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0442, -86.15545
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic208 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$122,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1404 over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Nfa 1404 over 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 1404 over Branch carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1404 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1404 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.