US Bridges

Nfa A102 over Greasy Branch

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI E of SR125 · Structure no. 350A1020001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A102 over Greasy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A102 over Greasy Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A102
CrossesGreasy Branch
Location1 MI E of SR125
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates35.29772, -88.85381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A102 over Greasy Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A102 over Greasy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A102 over Greasy Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A102 over Greasy Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A102 over Greasy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.