US Bridges

Nfa A157 over Cotton Branch

Good

Perry County, Tennessee · 13 M. Sw. Linden. · Structure no. 680A1570003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A157 over Cotton Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A157 over Cotton Branch in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A157
CrossesCotton Branch
Location13 M. Sw. Linden.
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5351, -87.74495
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 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 loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A157 over Cotton Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A157 over Cotton 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A157 over Cotton Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A157 over Cotton Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A157 over Cotton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.