US Bridges

Nfa 1855 (sa 2209) over Sullivan Branch

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · 0.1 M. S. Montgomery Coln · Structure no. 22S63700001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1855 (sa 2209) over Sullivan Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1855 (sa 2209) over Sullivan Branch in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1855 (sa 2209)
CrossesSullivan Branch
Location0.1 M. S. Montgomery Coln
RouteCounty Highway 1855
Coordinates36.32838, -87.4833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1855 (sa 2209) over Sullivan Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1855 (sa 2209) over Sullivan 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 1855 (sa 2209) over Sullivan Branch carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1855 (sa 2209) over Sullivan Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1855 (sa 2209) over Sullivan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.