US Bridges

Nfa B145 over Branch

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · In the City of Jackson · Structure no. 570B1450001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,630
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B145 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa B145 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,208 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa B145
CrossesBranch
LocationIn the City of Jackson
RouteCity Street 145
Coordinates35.63197, -88.83009
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
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2020)
Projected traffic4,208 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 B145 over Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B145 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 B145 over Branch carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B145 over Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B145 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.