US Bridges

Nfa 1947 (sa 7420) over Pole Branch

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI NW JCT SR11&SR257 · Structure no. 74019470001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,573
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1947 (sa 7420) over Pole Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1947 (sa 7420) over Pole Branch in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,573 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,717 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1947 (sa 7420)
CrossesPole Branch
Location1.7 MI NW JCT SR11&SR257
RouteCounty Highway 1947
Coordinates36.4218, -86.77924
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,573 (2021)
Projected traffic5,717 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$418,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1947 (sa 7420) over Pole Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Nfa 1947 (sa 7420) over Pole 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1947 (sa 7420) over Pole Branch carry?

About 3,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1947 (sa 7420) over Pole Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1947 (sa 7420) over Pole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.