US Bridges

Nfa B126 over Branch

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 1 MI N JCT SR 245 · Structure no. 600B1260001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B126 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B126 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B126
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI N JCT SR 245
RouteCity Street 126
Coordinates35.57612, -87.06592
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B126 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B126 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B126 over Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B126 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B126 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.