US Bridges

Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI SW JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 75010470001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
984
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1047 (sa 7507)
CrossesBranch
Location4.8 MI SW JCT SR10&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 1047
Coordinates35.67109, -86.47056
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2021)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.