Nfa 1021 (sa 7416) over Empson Branch
GoodRobertson County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI W JCT I65&SR25 · Structure no. 74S62820005
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,192
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1021 (sa 7416) over Empson Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1021 (sa 7416) over Empson Branch in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1021 (sa 7416) over Empson Branch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1021 (sa 7416) over Empson 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 1021 (sa 7416) over Empson Branch carry?
About 1,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1021 (sa 7416) over Empson Branch?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1021 (sa 7416) over Empson Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.