US Bridges

Nfa 5445 over Branch

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · Bolen Huse RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 790A1860009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
736
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5445 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 5445 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 736 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5445
CrossesBranch
LocationBolen Huse RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 5445
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25141, -89.92061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2021)
Projected traffic736 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

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 5445 over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5445 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5445 over Branch carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5445 over Branch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5445 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.