US Bridges

Nfa 1046 over Branch

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Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3 MI S JCT SR96&CANNON CO · Structure no. 75010460015

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1046 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1046 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1046
CrossesBranch
Location3 MI S JCT SR96&CANNON CO
RouteCounty Highway 1046
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89563, -86.15996
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2021)
Projected traffic896 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$77,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1046 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1046 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1046 over Branch carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1046 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1046 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.