US Bridges

Nfa A002 over Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 0.4 MI NE of JCT SR1&E919 · Structure no. 750E9190001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A002 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A002 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A002
CrossesBranch
Location0.4 MI NE of JCT SR1&E919
RouteCity Street 0E919
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02526, -86.57999
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 inspectionJune 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A002 over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A002 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A002 over Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A002 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A002 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.