US Bridges

Nfa 2830 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Winchester RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79028300003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,592
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2830 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2830 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 37,592 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,312 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2830
CrossesBranch
LocationWinchester RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 2830
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04883, -89.82477
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 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,592 (2021)
Projected traffic53,312 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$604,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2830 over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2830 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 2830 over Branch carry?

About 37,592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2830 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2830 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.