US Bridges

Nfa 5446 over Branch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI N of Shelby · Structure no. 840A2500003

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,936
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5446 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 5446 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,936 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,075 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 5446
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 MI N of Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 5446
Coordinates35.41058, -89.80392
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,936 (2021)
Projected traffic4,075 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 5446 over Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5446 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 5446 over Branch carry?

About 2,936 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5446 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5446 over Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.