US Bridges

Nfa A357 over Branch

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 4 M. W. SR 13 · Structure no. 430A3570001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A357 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A357 over Branch in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A357
CrossesBranch
Location4 M. W. SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 357
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98213, -87.83918
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A357 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A357 over 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 A357 over Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A357 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A357 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.