US Bridges

Nfa A395 over Branch

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · In the City of Bells · Structure no. 170A3950001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A395 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A395 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A395
CrossesBranch
LocationIn the City of Bells
RouteCity Street 395
Coordinates35.70786, -89.09367
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A395 over Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A395 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A395 over Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A395 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A395 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.