US Bridges

Nfa A170 over Branch

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · 3 MI SE JCT SR54&SR152 · Structure no. 170A1700001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A170 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A170 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A170
CrossesBranch
Location3 MI SE JCT SR54&SR152
RouteCounty Highway 170
Coordinates35.81175, -89.03539
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A170 over Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A170 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 A170 over Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A170 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A170 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.