US Bridges

Nfa B041 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 5 MI NE JCT SR 52 & SR174 · Structure no. 830B0410001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B041 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B041 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B041
CrossesBranch
Location5 MI NE JCT SR 52 & SR174
RouteCounty Highway 0B041
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.62052, -86.30795
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B041 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Nfa B041 over 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 B041 over Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B041 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B041 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.