US Bridges

Nfa A303 over Branch

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 6.5 M. Nw. Lobelville. · Structure no. 680A1020005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A303 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A303 over Branch in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A303
CrossesBranch
Location6.5 M. Nw. Lobelville.
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80898, -87.81913
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A303 over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A303 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 A303 over Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A303 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A303 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.