Nfa A153 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadObion County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NE JCT SR3&SR21 · Structure no. 660A1530001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A153 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A153 over Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A153 over Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A153 over 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A153 over Branch carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A153 over Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A153 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.