US Bridges

Nfa A098 over Branch

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI W JCT SR5&KY Line · Structure no. 660A0980003

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A098 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A098 over Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A098
CrossesBranch
Location3.7 MI W JCT SR5&KY Line
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50511, -89.18642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$134,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A098 over Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nfa A098 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A098 over Branch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A098 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A098 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.