US Bridges

Nfa A162 over Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 3.80 M. Ne. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A1620005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A162 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A162 over Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A162
CrossesBranch
Location3.80 M. Ne. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18696, -86.51597
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2039
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$104,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A162 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A162 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 A162 over Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A162 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A162 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.