US Bridges

Nfa B150 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1 MI E JCT SR 6 & SR 52 · Structure no. 830B1500001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B150 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B150 over 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 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa B150
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI E JCT SR 6 & SR 52
RouteCounty Highway 0B150
Coordinates36.5698, -86.21905
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 B150 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa B150 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B150 over Branch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B150 over Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa B150 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.