US Bridges

Nfa A071 over Smith Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI SW JCT SR13&SR128 · Structure no. 910A0710001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A071 over Smith Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A071 over Smith Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A071
CrossesSmith Branch
Location2.2 MI SW JCT SR13&SR128
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3916, -87.8381
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A071 over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A071 over Smith 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 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A071 over Smith Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A071 over Smith Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A071 over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.