US Bridges

Nfa A028 over Branch

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI S of Macon Co. · Structure no. 850A0280005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A028 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A028 over Branch in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 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 A028
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 MI S of Macon Co.
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40807, -86.17763
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 A028 over Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A028 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A028 over Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A028 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A028 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.