US Bridges

Nfa A354 over Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 4 M. S. Mt. Pleasant. · Structure no. 600A3540001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A354 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A354 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A354
CrossesBranch
Location4 M. S. Mt. Pleasant.
RouteCounty Highway 354
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48213, -87.2368
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$152,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A354 over Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A354 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 A354 over Branch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A354 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A354 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.