US Bridges

Nfa A179 over Branch

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI E of Middleton · Structure no. 350A1790001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A179 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A179 over Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A179
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 MI E of Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06097, -88.88436
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A179 over Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A179 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A179 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A179 over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A179 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.