US Bridges

Nfa A334 over Branch (mtsp)

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · Mousetail Landing Rd. · Structure no. 680A0080003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A334 over Branch (mtsp) is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A334 over Branch (mtsp) in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A334
CrossesBranch (mtsp)
LocationMousetail Landing Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65592, -88.00528
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 A334 over Branch (mtsp) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A334 over Branch (mtsp) 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 A334 over Branch (mtsp) carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A334 over Branch (mtsp)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m).

Who owns Nfa A334 over Branch (mtsp)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.