US Bridges

Nfa A128 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI NE JCT SR76&SR193 · Structure no. 240A1280001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A128 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A128 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A128
CrossesBranch
Location3.5 MI NE JCT SR76&SR193
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17386, -89.31014
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A128 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A128 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A128 over Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A128 over Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A128 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.