US Bridges

Nfa B727 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · In City of Hendersonville · Structure no. 830A0690001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,373
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B727 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa B727 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,373 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,197 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B727
CrossesBranch
LocationIn City of Hendersonville
RouteCity Street 6087
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31918, -86.61075
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic6,373 (2021)
Projected traffic10,197 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B727 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B727 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa B727 over Branch carry?

About 6,373 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B727 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa B727 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.