US Bridges

Nfa A079 over Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI SW JCT SR76&SR105 · Structure no. 090A0790001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A079 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A079 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A079
CrossesBranch
Location4.5 MI SW JCT SR76&SR105
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96461, -88.67978
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A079 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A079 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A079 over Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A079 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A079 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.