US Bridges

Nfa A350 (sa 1402) over Bean Branch

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · 3MI Southeast of SR52 · Structure no. 140A3500003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A350 (sa 1402) over Bean Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A350 (sa 1402) over Bean Branch in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A350 (sa 1402)
CrossesBean Branch
Location3MI Southeast of SR52
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.54492, -85.76717
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A350 (sa 1402) over Bean Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A350 (sa 1402) over Bean 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A350 (sa 1402) over Bean Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A350 (sa 1402) over Bean Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A350 (sa 1402) over Bean Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.