US Bridges

Nfa A445 over Baggett Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 5 M. S. Palmyra. · Structure no. 630A4450001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A445 over Baggett Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A445 over Baggett Branch in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A445
CrossesBaggett Branch
Location5 M. S. Palmyra.
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36835, -87.50052
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A445 over Baggett Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A445 over Baggett 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A445 over Baggett Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A445 over Baggett Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A445 over Baggett Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.