US Bridges

Nfa F247 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Charles Bryan RD - Shelby · Structure no. 790A6330001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F247 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa F247 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa F247
CrossesBranch
LocationCharles Bryan RD - Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16875, -89.8223
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 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 width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2020)
Projected traffic2,912 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$412,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa F247 over Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F247 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 F247 over Branch carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F247 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 F247 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.