US Bridges

Nfa A332 over Branch

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · 1.0 MI SE SR5&SR18 · Structure no. 570A3320001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A332 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A332 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A332
CrossesBranch
Location1.0 MI SE SR5&SR18
RouteCounty Highway 332
Coordinates35.54642, -88.8009
Functional classUrban 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic512 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 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 A332 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A332 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 A332 over Branch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A332 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa A332 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.