Nfa A444 over Poplar Springs Branch
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Tennessee · Near State Line · Structure no. 580A4440001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,690
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A444 over Poplar Springs Branch is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A444 over Poplar Springs Branch in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,704 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A444 over Poplar Springs Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Nfa A444 over Poplar Springs Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A444 over Poplar Springs Branch carry?
About 1,690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A444 over Poplar Springs Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A444 over Poplar Springs Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.