US Bridges

Nfa A016 over Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 7.5 M. Se. Mt. Pleasant. · Structure no. 600A0160003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A016 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A016 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A016
CrossesBranch
Location7.5 M. Se. Mt. Pleasant.
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4684, -87.10163
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2040
Trucks2%
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$53,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A016 over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A016 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A016 over Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A016 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A016 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.