US Bridges

Nfa A263 over Branch

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · Girl Scout RD - Dickson C · Structure no. 220A2630003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A263 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A263 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 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A263
CrossesBranch
LocationGirl Scout RD - Dickson C
RouteCounty Highway 263
Coordinates36.05285, -87.2618
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2020)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$94,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A263 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A263 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A263 over Branch carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A263 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A263 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.