US Bridges

Nfa A329 (sa 9213) over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI S of Gleason · Structure no. 920A3290003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A329 (sa 9213) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A329 (sa 9213) over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A329 (sa 9213)
CrossesBranch
Location3.2 MI S of Gleason
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17275, -88.62283
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A329 (sa 9213) over Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A329 (sa 9213) over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A329 (sa 9213) over Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A329 (sa 9213) over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A329 (sa 9213) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.