US Bridges

Nfa A805 over Branch

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · On Harbor Drive · Structure no. 390A8050001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A805 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A805 over Branch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A805
CrossesBranch
LocationOn Harbor Drive
RouteCity Street 805
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.674, -88.40816
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic864 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nfa A805 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A805 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A805 over Branch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A805 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A805 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.