Nfa 970 over Cedar Branch
PoorPosted for loadMaury County, Tennessee · E. 7th. St. in Columbia · Structure no. 60009700001
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,289
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 970 over Cedar Branch is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 970 over Cedar Branch in Maury 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,062 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 970 over Cedar Branch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 970 over Cedar Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 970 over Cedar Branch carry?
About 1,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 970 over Cedar Branch?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 970 over Cedar Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.