US Bridges

Nfa A726 over Tanyard Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · W. Maple St-Fayetteville · Structure no. 520A2100001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A726 over Tanyard Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A726 over Tanyard Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A726
CrossesTanyard Branch
LocationW. Maple St-Fayetteville
RouteCity Street 726
Coordinates35.14981, -86.57288
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A726 over Tanyard Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A726 over Tanyard 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A726 over Tanyard Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A726 over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa A726 over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.