US Bridges

Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · E. of Jackson · Structure no. 57016420011

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A900 (sa 5722)
CrossesBranch
LocationE. of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57022, -88.76714
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2021)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$85,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A900 (sa 5722) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Branch carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.