US Bridges

Nfa A109 over Branch

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Perry County, Tennessee · Russell Creek RD · Structure no. 680A1090003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A109 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A109 over Branch in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 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 A109
CrossesBranch
LocationRussell Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7668, -87.73573
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$113,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A109 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A109 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 A109 over Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A109 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A109 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.