Nfa SSF3 over Branch
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Meeman-Shelby Forest SP · Structure no. 790A0210003
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Nfa SSF3 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa SSF3 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa SSF3 over Branch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa SSF3 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa SSF3 over Branch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa SSF3 over Branch?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa SSF3 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.