Nfa A134 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadLauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi. W. of SR3 · Structure no. 490A1340001
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A134 over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A134 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A134 over Branch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A134 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 A134 over Branch carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A134 over Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A134 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.