US Bridges

Nfa A513 over Austin Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI SE JCT SR 41&SR 52 · Structure no. 830A5130001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A513 over Austin Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A513 over Austin Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A513
CrossesAustin Branch
Location1.4 MI SE JCT SR 41&SR 52
RouteCounty Highway 0A513
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56842, -86.58685
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A513 over Austin Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A513 over Austin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A513 over Austin Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A513 over Austin Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A513 over Austin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.