US Bridges

Nfa A098 over Branch

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI W JCT SR5&KY Line · Structure no. 660A0980005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal 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 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A098
CrossesBranch
Location2.8 MI W JCT SR5&KY Line
RouteCity Street 98
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50481, -89.17064
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A098 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A098 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A098 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.