US Bridges

Nfa A355 over Pisgah Branch

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Tennessee · Childers RD West SR 142 · Structure no. 360A3550001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A355 over Pisgah Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A355 over Pisgah Branch in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A355
CrossesPisgah Branch
LocationChilders RD West SR 142
RouteCounty Highway 882
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07992, -88.35436
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$118,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A355 over Pisgah Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A355 over Pisgah 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A355 over Pisgah Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A355 over Pisgah Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A355 over Pisgah Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.