US Bridges

Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Branch

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 7 M. N. Charlotte · Structure no. 22S62740003

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
831
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Branch in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 967 (sa 2210)
CrossesBranch
Location7 M. N. Charlotte
RouteCounty Highway 967
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2779, -87.31696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2021)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2040
Trucks3%
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$155,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 967 (sa 2210) 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 967 (sa 2210) over Branch carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 967 (sa 2210) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.