US Bridges

Nfa A183 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI E of Bolivar · Structure no. 350A1830001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A183 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A183 over 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A183
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 MI E of Bolivar
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates35.24374, -88.95003
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A183 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A183 over 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 A183 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A183 over Branch?

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

Who owns Nfa A183 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.