US Bridges

Nfa 2059 (sa 8336) over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2 MI SW JCT SR6&SR52 · Structure no. 83020590005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 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 continuous culvert 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 6 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2059 (sa 8336)
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI SW JCT SR6&SR52
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53988, -86.26266
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$113,000 (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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2059 (sa 8336) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.