US Bridges

Nfa A093 over Branch

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · .1 MI JCT of SR 186 · Structure no. 570A0930001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A093 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A093 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A093
CrossesBranch
Location.1 MI JCT of SR 186
RouteCounty Highway 93
Coordinates35.78889, -88.83064
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A093 over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A093 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A093 over Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A093 over Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A093 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.