US Bridges

Nfa A897 over Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI from Creek RD · Structure no. 260A0880003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A897 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A897 over Branch in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A897
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI from Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 897
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31432, -86.207
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2020)
Projected traffic816 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$226,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A897 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A897 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A897 over Branch carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A897 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A897 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.