US Bridges

Nfa 2045 (sa 8325) over Pryor Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 5 MI SW JCT SR6 & SR376 · Structure no. 83020150007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
946
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2045 (sa 8325) over Pryor Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2045 (sa 8325) over Pryor Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 946 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,656 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2045 (sa 8325)
CrossesPryor Branch
Location5 MI SW JCT SR6 & SR376
RouteCounty Highway 2045
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48409, -86.369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2021)
Projected traffic1,656 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$119,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2045 (sa 8325) over Pryor Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2045 (sa 8325) over Pryor 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2045 (sa 8325) over Pryor Branch carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2045 (sa 8325) over Pryor Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2045 (sa 8325) over Pryor Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.