US Bridges

Nfa 2020 (sa 7517) over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.6 MI SE JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 75020200003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2020 (sa 7517) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2020 (sa 7517) over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2020 (sa 7517)
CrossesBranch
Location4.6 MI SE JCT SR10&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 2020
Coordinates35.69233, -86.33567
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2021)
Projected traffic442 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 2020 (sa 7517) over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2020 (sa 7517) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2020 (sa 7517) over Branch carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2020 (sa 7517) over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2020 (sa 7517) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.