US Bridges

Nfa 5443 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Berryhill RD · Structure no. 79054430001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,694
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5443 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 5443 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,694 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,462 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5443
CrossesBranch
LocationBerryhill RD
RouteCounty Highway 5443
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.169, -89.7569
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,694 (2021)
Projected traffic19,462 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 5443 over Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5443 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 5443 over Branch carry?

About 14,694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5443 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Nfa 5443 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.