US Bridges

Nfa A447 over Branch

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 2 M SW of Lafayette · Structure no. 560A4470005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A447 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A447 over Branch in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A447
CrossesBranch
Location2 M SW of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 447
Coordinates36.50452, -86.04967
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A447 over Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A447 over 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 A447 over Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A447 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A447 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.