US Bridges

Nfa A681 over Wallace Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI NW JCT SR109&SR174 · Structure no. 830A6810003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A681 over Wallace Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A681 over Wallace Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A681
CrossesWallace Branch
Location2.4 MI NW JCT SR109&SR174
RouteCounty Highway 0A681
Coordinates36.44012, -86.4503
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A681 over Wallace Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A681 over Wallace 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 A681 over Wallace Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A681 over Wallace Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A681 over Wallace Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.