US Bridges

Nfa A110 over Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi. N. of Ripley · Structure no. 490A1100001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A110 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A110 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A110
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 Mi. N. of Ripley
RouteCounty Highway 110
Coordinates35.78792, -89.60117
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

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 A110 over Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A110 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A110 over Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A110 over Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A110 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.