US Bridges

Nfa A395 over Tally Branch

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2 M NW I40@WILLIAMSON Cl · Structure no. 110A3950001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A395 over Tally Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A395 over Tally Branch in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A395
CrossesTally Branch
Location2 M NW I40@WILLIAMSON Cl
RouteCounty Highway 395
Coordinates36.06441, -87.15545
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic896 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A395 over Tally Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A395 over Tally 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A395 over Tally Branch carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A395 over Tally Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A395 over Tally Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.