US Bridges

Nfa A453 over Strother Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI SE JCT SR 25&SR 76 · Structure no. 830A4530001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A453 over Strother Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A453 over Strother 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A453
CrossesStrother Branch
Location3.8 MI SE JCT SR 25&SR 76
RouteCounty Highway 0A453
Coordinates36.4573, -86.54398
Functional classRural 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 A453 over Strother Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A453 over Strother 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 A453 over Strother Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A453 over Strother Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A453 over Strother Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.