US Bridges

Nfa A387 over Branch

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · Lee Hinson Road · Structure no. 680A3870001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A387 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A387 over Branch in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A387
CrossesBranch
LocationLee Hinson Road
RouteCounty Highway 387
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59957, -87.96595
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A387 over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A387 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 A387 over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A387 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A387 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.