US Bridges

Nfa D356 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Hoover Drive - Shelby CO · Structure no. 790A8870001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D356 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa D356 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D356
CrossesBranch
LocationHoover Drive - Shelby CO
RouteCity Street 356
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20133, -89.91133
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2020)
Projected traffic1,136 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

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$176,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D356 over Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D356 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa D356 over Branch carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D356 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns Nfa D356 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.