US Bridges

Nfa A370 over Branch

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · Mt. Airy Rd. · Structure no. 920A3700001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A370 over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa A370 over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,064 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A370
CrossesBranch
LocationMt. Airy Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 370
Coordinates36.07822, -88.67547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2020)
Projected traffic2,064 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A370 over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A370 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A370 over Branch carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A370 over Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A370 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.