US Bridges

0A012 over Branch

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 3.9 Miles West of Hornsby · Structure no. 35SR0150041

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0A012 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 0A012 over Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Carries0A012
CrossesBranch
Location3.9 Miles West of Hornsby
RouteCounty Highway 0A012
Coordinates35.2427, -88.90498
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0A012 over Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0A012 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 0A012 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 0A012 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 0A012 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.