US Bridges

Nfa B625 over Branch

Poor

Maury County, Tennessee · 4.5 N. Williamsport. · Structure no. 600A0260001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B625 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B625 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa B625
CrossesBranch
Location4.5 N. Williamsport.
RouteCounty Highway 625
Coordinates35.75134, -87.2291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B625 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B625 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B625 over Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B625 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B625 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.