US Bridges

Nfa A232 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · Incity of Hendersonville · Structure no. 830A2320001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A232 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A232 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A232
CrossesBranch
LocationIncity of Hendersonville
RouteCity Street 0A232
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31128, -86.61578
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic752 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A232 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A232 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 A232 over Branch carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A232 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A232 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.