US Bridges

Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI SW JCT SR129&SR272 · Structure no. 590A2140005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa A214
CrossesCoffey Branch
Location1.7 MI SW JCT SR129&SR272
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates35.30876, -86.78321
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 A214 over Coffey Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A214 over Coffey 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 A214 over Coffey Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.