US Bridges

Nfa B727 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · In City of Hendersonville · Structure no. 830A0690003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
6 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 continuous 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 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 6,373 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,774 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. 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
Coordinates36.32498, -86.60641
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,373 (2021)
Projected traffic7,774 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2021 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 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 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B727 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.