US Bridges

Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI SW JCT SR96&CANNON · Structure no. 75S61890011

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
564
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 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1046 (sa 7533)
CrossesBranch
Location1.7 MI SW JCT SR96&CANNON
RouteCounty Highway 1046
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9169, -86.16967
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2021)
Projected traffic902 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) 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 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.