Nfa A356 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadLauderdale County, Tennessee · 5 Mi. S. of Ripley · Structure no. 490A3560003
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A356 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A356 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A356 over Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A356 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A356 over Branch carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A356 over Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A356 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.