US Bridges

SR016 US41A over Branch

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 6 MI E of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0160035

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,454
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR016 US41A over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR016 US41A over Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,926 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR016 US41A
CrossesBranch
Location6 MI E of Shelbyville
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates35.45995, -86.35445
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,454 (2022)
Projected traffic19,926 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR016 US41A over Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR016 US41A 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 SR016 US41A over Branch carry?

About 12,454 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR016 US41A over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR016 US41A over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.