US Bridges

Nfa A234 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI SE JCT SR57&SR194 · Structure no. 240A2340003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A234 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A234 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A234
CrossesBranch
Location2.6 MI SE JCT SR57&SR194
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01998, -89.51119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A234 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A234 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A234 over Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A234 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 A234 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.