US Bridges

Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · E. of Jackson · Structure no. 57016420013

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 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 1992, so it is 33 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 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A900 (sa 5722)
CrossesBranch
LocationE. of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56244, -88.7525
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2021)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A900 (sa 5722) over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A900 (sa 5722) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.