US Bridges

Nfa A202 (sa 8407) over Branch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 840A2570005

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,681
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A202 (sa 8407) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A202 (sa 8407) over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,681 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,779 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa A202 (sa 8407)
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI N of Shelby Co.
RouteCity Street 5446
Coordinates35.40686, -89.81519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,681 (2021)
Projected traffic4,779 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 A202 (sa 8407) over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A202 (sa 8407) 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 A202 (sa 8407) over Branch carry?

About 2,681 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A202 (sa 8407) over Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A202 (sa 8407) over Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.