US Bridges

Nfa A245 over Branch

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI NE JCT SR20&CROCKE · Structure no. 570A2450001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A245 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A245 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A245
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI NE JCT SR20&CROCKE
RouteCounty Highway 245
Coordinates35.69333, -88.99492
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A245 over Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A245 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 A245 over Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A245 over Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A245 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.