US Bridges

Nfa A396 over Pemberton Branch

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 2 M. NW I40&HICKMAN CO LN · Structure no. 430A2190003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A396 over Pemberton Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A396 over Pemberton Branch in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesNfa A396
CrossesPemberton Branch
Location2 M. NW I40&HICKMAN CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 396
Coordinates35.973, -87.5875
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 A396 over Pemberton Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A396 over Pemberton 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 A396 over Pemberton Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A396 over Pemberton Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A396 over Pemberton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.