US Bridges

Nfa 1920 (sa 6006) over Loves Branch

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Maury County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. Sw. Williamsport. · Structure no. 60019200015

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1920 (sa 6006) over Loves Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1920 (sa 6006) over Loves Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1920 (sa 6006)
CrossesLoves Branch
Location4.5 M. Sw. Williamsport.
RouteCounty Highway 1920
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.651, -87.29818
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2021)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1920 (sa 6006) over Loves Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1920 (sa 6006) over Loves 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 1920 (sa 6006) over Loves Branch carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1920 (sa 6006) over Loves Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1920 (sa 6006) over Loves Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.