US Bridges

Nfa F248 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Bridgewater Rd-Shelby CO · Structure no. 790A6300001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F248 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa F248 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 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 F248
CrossesBranch
LocationBridgewater Rd-Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16141, -89.81942
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic528 by 2041
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

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 F248 over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F248 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 F248 over Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F248 over Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F248 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.