US Bridges

Nfa A566 over Bundrant Branch

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Tennessee · 8.5 Mi. SW of Waynesboro · Structure no. 910A5660001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A566 over Bundrant Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A566 over Bundrant Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A566
CrossesBundrant Branch
Location8.5 Mi. SW of Waynesboro
RouteCounty Highway 321
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23778, -87.87527
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A566 over Bundrant Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A566 over Bundrant 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A566 over Bundrant Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A566 over Bundrant Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A566 over Bundrant Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.