US Bridges

Nfa A316 over Branch

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of Shelby CO · Structure no. 840A3160001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A316 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A316 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A316
CrossesBranch
Location3 MI N of Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 316
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43753, -89.898
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic624 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 A316 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A316 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A316 over Branch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A316 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A316 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.