US Bridges

Nfa 804 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mendenhall RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79008040001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,951
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 804 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 804 over Branch in Shelby 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 16,951 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,304 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 804
CrossesBranch
LocationMendenhall RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 804
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04289, -89.88617
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,951 (2021)
Projected traffic24,304 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$644,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 804 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 804 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 804 over Branch carry?

About 16,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 804 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 804 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.