US Bridges

Nfa 2737 over Fitzgerald Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .2 M S JCT SR 247&SR7 · Structure no. 60SR0070025

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,197
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2737 over Fitzgerald Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2737 over Fitzgerald Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesNfa 2737
CrossesFitzgerald Branch
Location.2 M S JCT SR 247&SR7
RouteCounty Highway 2737
Coordinates35.72318, -87.12562
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2021)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 2737 over Fitzgerald Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2737 over Fitzgerald 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2737 over Fitzgerald Branch carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2737 over Fitzgerald Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2737 over Fitzgerald Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.