US Bridges

Nfa A410 over Pollard Branch

Good

Houston County, Tennessee · 2 M S of Tenn Ridge · Structure no. 420A4100001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A410 over Pollard Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A410 over Pollard Branch in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A410
CrossesPollard Branch
Location2 M S of Tenn Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26657, -87.66863
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$202,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A410 over Pollard Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A410 over Pollard 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A410 over Pollard Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A410 over Pollard Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A410 over Pollard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.