US Bridges

Nfa A165 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 2.5 M. Ne. Fayetteville · Structure no. 520A1650001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A165 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A165 over Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. 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 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNfa A165
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 M. Ne. Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16891, -86.52953
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$352,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A165 over Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A165 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 A165 over Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A165 over Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A165 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.