US Bridges

Nfa A903 over Branch

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · .32 MI from SR 16 · Structure no. 160A5440003

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,780
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A903 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A903 over Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,848 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A903
CrossesBranch
Location.32 MI from SR 16
RouteCounty Highway 903
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34868, -86.20678
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2020)
Projected traffic2,848 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A903 over Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A903 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A903 over Branch carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A903 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A903 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.