US Bridges

Nfa A358 over Big Bigby Branch

PoorClosed to traffic

Maury County, Tennessee · 4 M S of Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 600A3580001

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
145 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A358 over Big Bigby Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A358 over Big Bigby Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A358
CrossesBig Bigby Branch
Location4 M S of Mt Pleasant
RouteCounty Highway 358
Coordinates35.4832, -87.24249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A358 over Big Bigby Branch built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A358 over Big Bigby Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A358 over Big Bigby Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa A358 over Big Bigby Branch?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A358 over Big Bigby Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.