US Bridges

Nfa A166 over Lazy Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI SE JCT SR50&SR271 · Structure no. 590A1660003

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A166 over Lazy Branch is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A166 over Lazy Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 112 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A166
CrossesLazy Branch
Location3.3 MI SE JCT SR50&SR271
RouteCounty Highway 166
Coordinates35.37696, -86.68557
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic184 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A166 over Lazy Branch built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Nfa A166 over Lazy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A166 over Lazy Branch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A166 over Lazy Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A166 over Lazy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.