US Bridges

Nfa A464 over Branch (hrsp)

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · .4 M SW JCT Nfa 1933&A464 · Structure no. 110A4640001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A464 over Branch (hrsp) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A464 over Branch (hrsp) in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A464
CrossesBranch (hrsp)
Location.4 M SW JCT Nfa 1933&A464
RouteCounty Highway 464
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14687, -87.12131
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$181,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A464 over Branch (hrsp) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Nfa A464 over Branch (hrsp) 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 A464 over Branch (hrsp) carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A464 over Branch (hrsp)?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A464 over Branch (hrsp)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.