US Bridges

Nfa A092 over Branch (cstp&fwma)

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · In Chicksaw ST Pk · Structure no. 350A0920001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A092 over Branch (cstp&fwma) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A092 over Branch (cstp&fwma) in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A092
CrossesBranch (cstp&fwma)
LocationIn Chicksaw ST Pk
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35175, -88.88602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 A092 over Branch (cstp&fwma) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A092 over Branch (cstp&fwma) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A092 over Branch (cstp&fwma) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A092 over Branch (cstp&fwma)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A092 over Branch (cstp&fwma)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.