US Bridges

Nfa 5434 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Fleming RD - Collierville · Structure no. 790A7330001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5434 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 5434 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5434
CrossesBranch
LocationFleming RD - Collierville
RouteCity Street 5434
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01086, -89.70666
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2021)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$370,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5434 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5434 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5434 over Branch carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5434 over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5434 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.