US Bridges

Nfa 954 over Branch

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · Cathey RD - Dickson CO · Structure no. 22009540003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 954 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 954 over Branch in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 954
CrossesBranch
LocationCathey RD - Dickson CO
RouteCounty Highway 954
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0576, -87.26545
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2021)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa 954 over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 954 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 954 over Branch carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 954 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 954 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.