Nfa B479 over Branch
GoodPosted for loadSumner County, Tennessee · 1.0 MI SE JCT SR6&SR376 · Structure no. 830B4790001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B479 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B479 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2013, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B479 over Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Nfa B479 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 B479 over Branch carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B479 over Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B479 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.