US Bridges

Nfa 1901 (sa 6007) over Beard Branch

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Maury County, Tennessee · 5 M. S. Williamsport. · Structure no. 60019010003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1901 (sa 6007) over Beard Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1901 (sa 6007) over Beard Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1901 (sa 6007)
CrossesBeard Branch
Location5 M. S. Williamsport.
RouteCounty Highway 1901
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61853, -87.20827
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1901 (sa 6007) over Beard Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1901 (sa 6007) over Beard 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1901 (sa 6007) over Beard Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1901 (sa 6007) over Beard Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1901 (sa 6007) over Beard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.