US Bridges

Nfa 958 (sa 1111) over Branch

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · .5 M E SR49 · Structure no. 11S63310007

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 958 (sa 1111) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 958 (sa 1111) over 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 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,904 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 958 (sa 1111)
CrossesBranch
Location.5 M E SR49
RouteCounty Highway 958
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3558, -87.03923
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2021)
Projected traffic3,904 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 958 (sa 1111) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 958 (sa 1111) over 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 958 (sa 1111) over Branch carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 958 (sa 1111) over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 958 (sa 1111) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.