US Bridges

Nfa 2059 (sa 8336) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NW JCT SR6&SR376 · Structure no. 83020590001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2059 (sa 8336) over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2059 (sa 8336) over Branch in Sumner 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2059 (sa 8336)
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI NW JCT SR6&SR376
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51952, -86.2663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2021)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$253,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2059 (sa 8336) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2059 (sa 8336) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2059 (sa 8336) over Branch carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2059 (sa 8336) over Branch?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2059 (sa 8336) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.