US Bridges

Nfa A071 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NE JCT SR15&SR194 · Structure no. 240A0710001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A071 over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A071 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A071
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 MI NE JCT SR15&SR194
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25694, -89.48574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$515,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A071 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A071 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A071 over Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A071 over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A071 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.