US Bridges

Nfa C269 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Circle RD S. - Shelby CO · Structure no. 790A0050001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C269 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C269 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C269
CrossesBranch
LocationCircle RD S. - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25219, -90.03744
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 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 rating59.6 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 span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 C269 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C269 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 C269 over Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C269 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa C269 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.