Nfa A159 over Owen Branch
PoorPosted for loadGibson County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI NE JCT SR5&SR77 · Structure no. 270A1590001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A159 over Owen Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A159 over Owen Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 A159 over Owen Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A159 over Owen 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A159 over Owen Branch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A159 over Owen Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A159 over Owen Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.