US Bridges

Nfa A264 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Tennessee · East of SR16 · Structure no. 260A2640001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A264 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A264 over Branch in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A264
CrossesBranch
LocationEast of SR16
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26293, -86.10242
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.2 US tons
Inventory rating1.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A264 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A264 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A264 over Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A264 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A264 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.