US Bridges

Nfa A205 over Branch

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · In City of South Fulton · Structure no. 660A2050003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A205 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A205 over Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A205
CrossesBranch
LocationIn City of South Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49512, -88.8589
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 A205 over Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A205 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A205 over Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A205 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A205 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.