US Bridges

Nfa A268 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NW JCT SR77&SR211 · Structure no. 230A2680005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A268 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A268 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A268
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI NW JCT SR77&SR211
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13823, -89.27559
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A268 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A268 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A268 over Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A268 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A268 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.