US Bridges

Nfa A089 over Terrell Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 5 M. E. Santa Fe. · Structure no. 600A0890001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A089 over Terrell Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A089 over Terrell Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 5 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A089
CrossesTerrell Branch
Location5 M. E. Santa Fe.
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7244, -87.00833
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2020)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$317,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A089 over Terrell Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nfa A089 over Terrell 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A089 over Terrell Branch carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A089 over Terrell Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A089 over Terrell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.