US Bridges

Nfa A633 over Fowkes Branch

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · Industrial Rd. -New Johns · Structure no. 430A6330001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A633 over Fowkes Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A633 over Fowkes Branch in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A633
CrossesFowkes Branch
LocationIndustrial Rd. -New Johns
RouteCity Street 633
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00293, -87.97228
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A633 over Fowkes Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A633 over Fowkes 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A633 over Fowkes Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A633 over Fowkes Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A633 over Fowkes Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.