US Bridges

Nfa 813 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Quito RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79008130003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,321
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 813 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 813 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,321 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,046 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 813
CrossesBranch
LocationQuito RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 813
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3862, -89.9212
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,321 (2021)
Projected traffic10,046 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 813 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 813 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 813 over Branch carry?

About 3,321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 813 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 813 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.