US Bridges

Nfa A759 over Branch

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · In the City of Jackson · Structure no. 570A7590001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A759 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A759 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A759
CrossesBranch
LocationIn the City of Jackson
RouteCity Street 759
Coordinates35.61698, -88.82172
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic592 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A759 over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A759 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 A759 over Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A759 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A759 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.