US Bridges

Nfa A178 over Branch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI S of US51 · Structure no. 840A1780001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A178 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A178 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A178
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 MI S of US51
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates35.52072, -89.69356
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A178 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A178 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A178 over Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A178 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A178 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.