US Bridges

Nfa A237 over Branch (mbsp)

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · In Montgomery Bell St.Pk. · Structure no. 220A3440001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A237 over Branch (mbsp) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A237 over Branch (mbsp) in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,746 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A237
CrossesBranch (mbsp)
LocationIn Montgomery Bell St.Pk.
RouteCounty Highway 237
Coordinates36.09415, -87.28668
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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$287,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A237 over Branch (mbsp) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A237 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 over Branch (mbsp) carry?

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

How long is Nfa A237 over Branch (mbsp)?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A237 over Branch (mbsp)?

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