US Bridges

Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · W. of Jackson · Structure no. 57016440015

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,294
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 2,294 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A980 (sa 5710)
CrossesBranch
LocationW. of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 980
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60611, -88.89761
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,294 (2021)
Projected traffic2,960 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$427,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A980 (sa 5710) 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 A980 (sa 5710) over Branch carry?

About 2,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A980 (sa 5710) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.