US Bridges

Nfa A111 over Hayes Branch

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of US64 · Structure no. 350A1110001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A111 over Hayes Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A111 over Hayes Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A111
CrossesHayes Branch
Location1 MI S of US64
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates35.2272, -88.88396
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$143,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A111 over Hayes Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A111 over Hayes 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A111 over Hayes Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A111 over Hayes Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A111 over Hayes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.