US Bridges

Nfa A237 (sa 2225) over Branch (mbsp)

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · 0.14 M. S. SR 1. · Structure no. 220A3400001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A237 (sa 2225) over Branch (mbsp) is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A237 (sa 2225) over Branch (mbsp) in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,746 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A237 (sa 2225)
CrossesBranch (mbsp)
Location0.14 M. S. SR 1.
RouteCounty Highway 237
Coordinates36.1135, -87.28425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2021)
Projected traffic1,746 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

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$190,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A237 (sa 2225) over Branch (mbsp) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Nfa A237 (sa 2225) over Branch (mbsp) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A237 (sa 2225) over Branch (mbsp) carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A237 (sa 2225) over Branch (mbsp)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A237 (sa 2225) over Branch (mbsp)?

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