US Bridges

Nfa A217 over Thompson Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · .4 MI W JCT SR129&SR272 · Structure no. 590A2170001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A217 over Thompson Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A217 over Thompson Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A217
CrossesThompson Branch
Location.4 MI W JCT SR129&SR272
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates35.32829, -86.77218
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A217 over Thompson Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A217 over Thompson 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 A217 over Thompson Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A217 over Thompson Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A217 over Thompson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.