US Bridges

Nfa A160 over Branch

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI W of Natchez Trace · Structure no. 390A1600001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A160 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A160 over Branch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A160
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 MI W of Natchez Trace
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78172, -88.35189
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2020)
Projected traffic912 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$91,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A160 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A160 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A160 over Branch carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A160 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A160 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.