US Bridges

SR-15 (US-64) over Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.S.Of Lawrenceburg · Structure no. 50SR0150016

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,286
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-15 (US-64) over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-15 (US-64) over Branch in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,504 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesSR-15 (US-64)
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 Mi.S.Of Lawrenceburg
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.25997, -87.38058
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,286 (2021)
Projected traffic4,504 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-15 (US-64) over Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-15 (US-64) over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-15 (US-64) over Branch carry?

About 3,286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-15 (US-64) over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR-15 (US-64) over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.