US Bridges

Nfa A885 over Branch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · Tennessee Ave. · Structure no. 840A8850001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A885 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A885 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A885
CrossesBranch
LocationTennessee Ave.
RouteCity Street 885
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58114, -89.65822
Functional classUrban 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2021)
Projected traffic949 by 2042
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A885 over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A885 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 A885 over Branch carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A885 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A885 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.