US Bridges

Nfa B629 over Lunns Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 3 M NW Kinderhook · Structure no. 600A0380001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B629 over Lunns Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B629 over Lunns Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B629
CrossesLunns Branch
Location3 M NW Kinderhook
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates35.8245, -87.21226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B629 over Lunns Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B629 over Lunns Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B629 over Lunns Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B629 over Lunns Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B629 over Lunns Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.