US Bridges

Nfa 3203 over Ranel Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 4 MI N. Columbia · Structure no. 600B0240005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,616
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 3203 over Ranel Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 3203 over Ranel Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 1,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,144 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 3203
CrossesRanel Branch
Location4 MI N. Columbia
RouteCounty Highway 3203
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67363, -87.03827
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,616 (2021)
Projected traffic2,144 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$113,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 3203 over Ranel Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 3203 over Ranel 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 3203 over Ranel Branch carry?

About 1,616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 3203 over Ranel Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 3203 over Ranel Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.