US Bridges

Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI NW JCT SR1&CANNON · Structure no. 75S61890003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1046 (sa 7533)
CrossesBranch
Location4.3 MI NW JCT SR1&CANNON
RouteCounty Highway 1046
Coordinates35.8705, -86.23566
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2021)
Projected traffic704 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

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 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.