US Bridges

Nfa A487 over Branch

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Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI N JCT SR16&SR269 · Structure no. 750A4870001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A487 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A487 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 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 A487
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 MI N JCT SR16&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 0A487
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76615, -86.64916
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 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

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 A487 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A487 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 A487 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A487 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A487 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.