US Bridges

Nfa N083 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Latting Road · Structure no. 790N0830001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa N083 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa N083 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa N083
CrossesBranch
LocationLatting Road
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1807, -89.68705
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa N083 over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa N083 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa N083 over Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa N083 over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Nfa N083 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.