US Bridges

Nfa A256 over Mill Branch

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI S JCT I65&SR76 · Structure no. 740A2560001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
933
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A256 over Mill Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A256 over Mill Branch in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,493 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A256
CrossesMill Branch
Location1.6 MI S JCT I65&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 6082
Coordinates36.44722, -86.69085
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2021)
Projected traffic1,493 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A256 over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A256 over Mill 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 A256 over Mill Branch carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A256 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A256 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.