US Bridges

Nfa A414 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI SE JCT SR174&SR258 · Structure no. 830A4140003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,808
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A414 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A414 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,808 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,416 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A414
CrossesBranch
Location1.7 MI SE JCT SR174&SR258
RouteCounty Highway 3944
Coordinates36.35013, -86.59441
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,808 (2021)
Projected traffic10,416 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$218,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A414 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A414 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A414 over Branch carry?

About 7,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A414 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A414 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.