US Bridges

Nfa C198 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Shipp RD - Millington · Structure no. 790A0890001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C198 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C198 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa C198
CrossesBranch
LocationShipp RD - Millington
RouteCity Street 198
Coordinates35.36544, -89.88641
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 C198 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa C198 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 C198 over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C198 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C198 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.