US Bridges

Nfa A087 over Branch

Poor

Madison County, Tennessee · In City of Three Way · Structure no. 570A0870003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A087 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A087 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A087
CrossesBranch
LocationIn City of Three Way
RouteCity Street 87
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75806, -88.85445
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2020)
Projected traffic928 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A087 over Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A087 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A087 over Branch carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A087 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m).

Who owns Nfa A087 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.