US Bridges

SR 455 over Branch

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 0.1 M. S. SR49-ASHLAND Ct · Structure no. 110A2860001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 455 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 455 over Branch in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,237 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,040 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 455
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 M. S. SR49-ASHLAND Ct
RouteState Highway 455
Coordinates36.2711, -87.06917
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,237 (2021)
Projected traffic13,040 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 455 over Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 455 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 455 over Branch carry?

About 7,237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 455 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 455 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.