US Bridges

Nfa A117 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 4 Mi. N. of SR 88 · Structure no. 490A1170003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A117 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A117 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A117
CrossesBranch
Location4 Mi. N. of SR 88
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84336, -89.68842
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A117 over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A117 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 A117 over Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A117 over Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A117 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.