US Bridges

Nfa 2030 (sa 7535) over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI E JCT SR96&SR268 · Structure no. 75020300001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,118
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2030 (sa 7535) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2030 (sa 7535) over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,584 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 2030 (sa 7535)
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI E JCT SR96&SR268
RouteCounty Highway 2030
Coordinates35.90432, -86.32529
Functional classUrban 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,118 (2021)
Projected traffic3,584 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2030 (sa 7535) over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2030 (sa 7535) 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 2030 (sa 7535) over Branch carry?

About 2,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2030 (sa 7535) over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2030 (sa 7535) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.