US Bridges

Nfa B465 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · In Hendersonville · Structure no. 830B4650001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B465 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B465 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,168 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B465
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Hendersonville
RouteCity Street 0B465
Coordinates36.32552, -86.6157
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2020)
Projected traffic3,168 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$176,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B465 over Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B465 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa B465 over Branch carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B465 over Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa B465 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.