US Bridges

Nfa L011 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Dogwood Rd-Shelby Co. · Structure no. 790L0110001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,157
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa L011 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa L011 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 12,157 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,224 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa L011
CrossesBranch
LocationDogwood Rd-Shelby Co.
RouteCounty Highway 5426
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09509, -89.72803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,157 (2021)
Projected traffic4,224 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$317,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa L011 over Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa L011 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 L011 over Branch carry?

About 12,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa L011 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa L011 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.