US Bridges

Nfa C034 over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.4 M E Cannon CO Line · Structure no. 75SR0010027

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C034 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C034 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa C034
CrossesBranch
Location4.4 M E Cannon CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0C034
Coordinates35.82253, -86.24306
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 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 traffic670 (2020)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 C034 over Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C034 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C034 over Branch carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C034 over Branch?

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

Who owns Nfa C034 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.