US Bridges

Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Branch

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 1 M. W. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02020060009

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,639
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,639 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,048 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2006 (sa 0203)
CrossesBranch
Location1 M. W. Shelbyville.
RouteCity Street 2006
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48501, -86.47991
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,639 (2021)
Projected traffic8,048 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) 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 2006 (sa 0203) over Branch carry?

About 3,639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.