US Bridges

Nfa A353 over Tally Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI N JCT SR69&ALA.L1 · Structure no. 910A3530001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A353 over Tally Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A353 over Tally Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A353
CrossesTally Branch
Location0.9 MI N JCT SR69&ALA.L1
RouteCounty Highway 353
Coordinates35.01638, -87.92313
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$58,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A353 over Tally Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A353 over Tally 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A353 over Tally Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A353 over Tally Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A353 over Tally Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.