US Bridges

Nfa A465 over Downing Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 5.6 MI NW JCT SR13&SR203 · Structure no. 910A4650005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A465 over Downing Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A465 over Downing Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A465
CrossesDowning Branch
Location5.6 MI NW JCT SR13&SR203
RouteCounty Highway 465
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2127, -87.80285
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$77,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A465 over Downing Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A465 over Downing 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 A465 over Downing Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A465 over Downing Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A465 over Downing Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.