US Bridges

Nfa A131 over Branch

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 2.5 M S of Bon Aqua · Structure no. 410A1310001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A131 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A131 over Branch in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A131
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 M S of Bon Aqua
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89135, -87.32021
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$115,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A131 over Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A131 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A131 over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A131 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A131 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.