US Bridges

Nfa 2013 (sa 7513) over Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI SE JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 75020130003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,857
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2013 (sa 7513) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2013 (sa 7513) over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,857 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,771 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2013 (sa 7513)
CrossesBranch
Location3.8 MI SE JCT SR10&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 2013
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77991, -86.34973
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,857 (2021)
Projected traffic15,771 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2013 (sa 7513) over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2013 (sa 7513) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2013 (sa 7513) over Branch carry?

About 9,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2013 (sa 7513) over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2013 (sa 7513) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.