US Bridges

Nfa A196 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1 Mi. E. of Halls · Structure no. 490A1960001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A196 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A196 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A196
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mi. E. of Halls
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89481, -89.38431
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A196 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A196 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A196 over Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A196 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A196 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.