US Bridges

Nfa F216 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Kate Bond RD - Bartlett · Structure no. 790F2160001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F216 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa F216 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa F216
CrossesBranch
LocationKate Bond RD - Bartlett
RouteCity Street 216
Coordinates35.20779, -89.80244
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa F216 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F216 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa F216 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F216 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F216 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.