US Bridges

Nfa A326 over Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 2 Mi. S.E. of SR3 · Structure no. 490A3260001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A326 over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A326 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A326
CrossesBranch
Location2 Mi. S.E. of SR3
RouteCounty Highway 326
Coordinates35.64794, -89.58903
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A326 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A326 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A326 over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A326 over Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A326 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.