US Bridges

Nfa A044 over Rocky Branch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI N of SR59 · Structure no. 840A0440001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A044 over Rocky Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A044 over Rocky Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A044
CrossesRocky Branch
Location1.4 MI N of SR59
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57132, -89.72577
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

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 A044 over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A044 over Rocky 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A044 over Rocky Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A044 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A044 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.