US Bridges

Nfa A159 over Branch

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI SW JCT SR54&SR152 · Structure no. 170A1590003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A159 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A159 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A159
CrossesBranch
Location0.9 MI SW JCT SR54&SR152
RouteCounty Highway 159
Coordinates35.82695, -89.09409
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A159 over Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A159 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A159 over Branch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A159 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A159 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.