US Bridges

Nfa A442 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI NW JCT SR109&SR174 · Structure no. 830A4420001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A442 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A442 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A442
CrossesBranch
Location2.1 MI NW JCT SR109&SR174
RouteCounty Highway 0A442
Coordinates36.42808, -86.46723
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$103,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A442 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A442 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 A442 over Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A442 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A442 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.