US Bridges

Nfa 5136 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Reese RD - Shelby Co. · Structure no. 79051360002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,980
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5136 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 5136 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,464 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 5136
CrossesBranch
LocationReese RD - Shelby Co.
RouteCity Street 5136
Coordinates35.19483, -89.82669
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,980 (2021)
Projected traffic22,464 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5136 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5136 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5136 over Branch carry?

About 13,980 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5136 over Branch?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5136 over Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.