US Bridges

Nfa A219 over Porter Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI SE JCT SR11&SR129 · Structure no. 590A2190001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A219 over Porter Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A219 over Porter Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa A219
CrossesPorter Branch
Location4.2 MI SE JCT SR11&SR129
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates35.27998, -86.82637
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 A219 over Porter Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A219 over Porter 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 A219 over Porter Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A219 over Porter Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A219 over Porter Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.