US Bridges

Nfa A135 over Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 8.5 M. N. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A1350001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A135 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A135 over Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A135
CrossesBranch
Location8.5 M. N. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.275, -86.55971
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$226,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A135 over Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A135 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A135 over Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A135 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A135 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.