US Bridges

Nfa B979 over Branch

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Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2 M NE JCT SR99&SR269 · Structure no. 75SR0990005

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B979 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B979 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,392 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B979
CrossesBranch
Location2 M NE JCT SR99&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 0B979
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76096, -86.52889
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,370 (2020)
Projected traffic5,392 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$107,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B979 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B979 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B979 over Branch carry?

About 3,370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B979 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B979 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.