US Bridges

Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI SW JCT SR96&CANNON · Structure no. 75S61890013

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 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 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1046 (sa 7533)
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI SW JCT SR96&CANNON
RouteCounty Highway 1046
Coordinates35.92902, -86.1804
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2021)
Projected traffic896 by 2041
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 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 1940, making it 85 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 564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.