US Bridges

Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI SW JCT SR129&SR272 · Structure no. 590A2140011

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A214
CrossesCoffey Branch
Location1.3 MI SW JCT SR129&SR272
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31861, -86.7854
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$109,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A214 over Coffey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.