US Bridges

Nfa A195 over Branch

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 10.5 M. Nw. Flatwoods. · Structure no. 680A1950001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A195 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A195 over Branch in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A195
CrossesBranch
Location10.5 M. Nw. Flatwoods.
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.51401, -87.9301
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 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 width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 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$197,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A195 over Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A195 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 A195 over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A195 over 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 A195 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.