US Bridges

Nfa A119 over Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 2 MI NE JCT SR11&SR64 · Structure no. 590A1190001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A119 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A119 over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A119
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI NE JCT SR11&SR64
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates35.51876, -86.68136
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 A119 over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Nfa A119 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A119 over Branch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A119 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A119 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.