US Bridges

Nfa A716 over Factory Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · North of US64 · Structure no. 260A7160001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A716 over Factory Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A716 over Factory Branch in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A716
CrossesFactory Branch
LocationNorth of US64
RouteCounty Highway 716
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1079, -86.23323
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A716 over Factory Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A716 over Factory 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A716 over Factory Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A716 over Factory Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A716 over Factory Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.