US Bridges

Nfa A703 over Branch

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · N of Shelby CO · Structure no. 840A7030001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A703 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A703 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A703
CrossesBranch
LocationN of Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42647, -89.9072
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A703 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A703 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 A703 over Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A703 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A703 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.