US Bridges

Nfa A829 over Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI NW JCT SR20&SR104 · Structure no. 230A8290001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,112
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A829 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A829 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 5,112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,011 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A829
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 MI NW JCT SR20&SR104
RouteCity Street 5471
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05011, -89.36376
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,112 (2021)
Projected traffic8,011 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A829 over Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A829 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 A829 over Branch carry?

About 5,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A829 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A829 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.