US Bridges

Nfa A614 over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · .3 M W JCT SR11&OLD Lk RD · Structure no. 59M34500001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A614 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A614 over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A614
CrossesBranch
Location.3 M W JCT SR11&OLD Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42276, -86.80322
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2020)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$247,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A614 over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A614 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A614 over Branch carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A614 over Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A614 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.