Nfa A738 over Branch of Barnett Branch
PoorGibson County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI NW JCT SR5&SR152 · Structure no. 270A7380001
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A738 over Branch of Barnett Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A738 over Branch of Barnett Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 A738 over Branch of Barnett Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A738 over Branch of Barnett 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A738 over Branch of Barnett Branch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A738 over Branch of Barnett Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A738 over Branch of Barnett Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.