Nfa C242 over Branch
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · Jackson Hill RD - Shelby · Structure no. 790A0260003
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Nfa C242 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C242 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa C242 over Branch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa C242 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa C242 over Branch carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa C242 over Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa C242 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.