US Bridges

Nfa A005 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI NE JCT SR18&HARDEN · Structure no. 570A0050001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A005 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A005 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A005
CrossesBranch
Location2.4 MI NE JCT SR18&HARDEN
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4355, -88.81747
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 A005 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A005 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 A005 over Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A005 over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A005 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.