Nfa A237 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI N JCT SR86&SR196 · Structure no. 240A2370001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A237 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A237 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A237 over Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Nfa A237 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 A237 over Branch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A237 over Branch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A237 over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.