US Bridges

Nfa A885 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · In the City of Gallatin · Structure no. 830A8850001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A885 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A885 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A885
CrossesBranch
LocationIn the City of Gallatin
RouteCity Street 0A885
Coordinates36.36972, -86.4665
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2020)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$95,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A885 over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A885 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A885 over Branch carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A885 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A885 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.