US Bridges

Nfa A484 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI NE JCT SR25&SR76 · Structure no. 830A4840003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A484 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A484 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A484
CrossesBranch
Location3.4 MI NE JCT SR25&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 0A484
Coordinates36.50845, -86.53622
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 A484 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A484 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A484 over Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A484 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A484 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.