US Bridges

Nfa A017 over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI NW JCT I24&SR102 · Structure no. 750A0170003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A017 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A017 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 75 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A017
CrossesBranch
Location1.7 MI NW JCT I24&SR102
RouteCounty Highway 0A017
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95761, -86.54438
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2020)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$475,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A017 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Nfa A017 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 A017 over Branch carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A017 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A017 over Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.