US Bridges

Nfa B022 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 5.4 MI NW JCT SR6&SR52 · Structure no. 830B0220001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B022 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B022 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa B022
CrossesBranch
Location5.4 MI NW JCT SR6&SR52
RouteCounty Highway 0B022
Coordinates36.57683, -86.3292
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 B022 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa B022 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 B022 over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B022 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B022 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.