US Bridges

Nfa A451 over Branch

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI NW JCT SR20&SR189 · Structure no. 170A4510001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A451 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A451 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A451
CrossesBranch
Location2.3 MI NW JCT SR20&SR189
RouteCounty Highway 451
Coordinates35.90261, -89.25136
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A451 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A451 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 A451 over Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A451 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A451 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.