US Bridges

Nfa A194 over Branch

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 10 M. Nw. Flatwoods. · Structure no. 680A1940001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A194 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A194 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A194
CrossesBranch
Location10 M. Nw. Flatwoods.
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50692, -87.9132
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A194 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A194 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A194 over Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa A194 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A194 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.