US Bridges

Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Branch

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 4 Mi. N. of Carroll Co. · Structure no. 400A2820003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A282 (sa 4003)
CrossesBranch
Location4 Mi. N. of Carroll Co.
RouteCounty Highway 282
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18533, -88.38692
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A282 (sa 4003) over Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A282 (sa 4003) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.