US Bridges

Nfa B090 over Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI NE JCT SR10 & SR96 · Structure no. 750B0900001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B090 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B090 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B090
CrossesBranch
Location2.0 MI NE JCT SR10 & SR96
RouteCounty Highway 0B090
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87886, -86.34837
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 B090 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B090 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B090 over Branch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B090 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B090 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.