US Bridges

Nfa A394 over Talley Branch

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 1 M. W. I40. · Structure no. 110A3940001

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A394 over Talley Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A394 over Talley Branch in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 106 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A394
CrossesTalley Branch
Location1 M. W. I40.
RouteCounty Highway 394
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05933, -87.1562
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,120 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A394 over Talley Branch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nfa A394 over Talley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A394 over Talley Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A394 over Talley Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A394 over Talley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.