US Bridges

Nfa C034 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Stewart RD - Lakeland · Structure no. 790A1650001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C034 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa C034 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C034
CrossesBranch
LocationStewart RD - Lakeland
RouteCity Street 34
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28797, -89.75736
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic576 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$367,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C034 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Nfa C034 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 C034 over Branch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C034 over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C034 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.