US Bridges

Nfa 1656 (sa 5729) over Matthews Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · E. of Adair · Structure no. 57016560001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,403
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1656 (sa 5729) over Matthews Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1656 (sa 5729) over Matthews 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 5 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 2,403 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,832 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1656 (sa 5729)
CrossesMatthews Branch
LocationE. of Adair
RouteCity Street 1656
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71897, -88.90131
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,403 (2021)
Projected traffic4,832 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$329,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1656 (sa 5729) over Matthews Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1656 (sa 5729) over Matthews 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 1656 (sa 5729) over Matthews Branch carry?

About 2,403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1656 (sa 5729) over Matthews Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1656 (sa 5729) over Matthews Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.