US Bridges

Nfa B154 over Branch

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · In the City of Jackson · Structure no. 570B1540001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,555
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B154 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B154 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,555 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa B154
CrossesBranch
LocationIn the City of Jackson
RouteCity Street 154
Coordinates35.63578, -88.8232
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,555 (2021)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 B154 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B154 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 B154 over Branch carry?

About 4,555 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B154 over Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa B154 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.