US Bridges

Nfa A536 over Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI NE JCT SR13&SR203 · Structure no. 910A5360013

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A536 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A536 over Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A536
CrossesBranch
Location3.6 MI NE JCT SR13&SR203
RouteCounty Highway 536
Coordinates35.18745, -87.63718
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A536 over Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A536 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A536 over Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A536 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A536 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.