Nfa A021 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadLauderdale County, Tennessee · Near Fulton · Structure no. 490A0210001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A021 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A021 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A021 over Branch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A021 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A021 over Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A021 over Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A021 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.