US Bridges

Nfa A033 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · E Shelby Dr-Collierville · Structure no. 790A7360003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,253
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A033 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A033 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,253 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,984 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A033
CrossesBranch
LocationE Shelby Dr-Collierville
RouteCity Street 5437
Coordinates35.02081, -89.67128
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 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 width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,253 (2021)
Projected traffic2,984 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$412,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A033 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A033 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A033 over Branch carry?

About 2,253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A033 over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A033 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.