US Bridges

Nfa A193 over Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI NW JCT SR10&SR266 · Structure no. 750A1930001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,055
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A193 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A193 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,055 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,888 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A193
CrossesBranch
Location2.3 MI NW JCT SR10&SR266
RouteCounty Highway 6080
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98162, -86.39307
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,055 (2021)
Projected traffic4,888 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A193 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A193 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 A193 over Branch carry?

About 3,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A193 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A193 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.