US Bridges

Nfa A086 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · In City of Hendersonville · Structure no. 830A0860003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A086 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A086 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A086
CrossesBranch
LocationIn City of Hendersonville
RouteCity Street 0A086
Coordinates36.31163, -86.61626
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A086 over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A086 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 A086 over Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A086 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A086 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.