US Bridges

Nfa A140 over Simmons Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI NE JCT SR13&SR15 · Structure no. 910A1400001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A140 over Simmons Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A140 over Simmons Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A140
CrossesSimmons Branch
Location2.8 MI NE JCT SR13&SR15
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3614, -87.74583
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A140 over Simmons Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A140 over Simmons 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A140 over Simmons Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A140 over Simmons Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A140 over Simmons Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.