US Bridges

Nfa A283 over Muddy Branch

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 9 M South of Centerville · Structure no. 410A2600001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A283 over Muddy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A283 over Muddy Branch in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNfa A283
CrossesMuddy Branch
Location9 M South of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 283
Coordinates35.65938, -87.4916
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 A283 over Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A283 over Muddy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A283 over Muddy Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A283 over Muddy Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A283 over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.