US Bridges

Nfa B746 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI SW JCT SR 109&SR6 · Structure no. 830B7460001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B746 over Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa B746 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B746
CrossesBranch
Location1.6 MI SW JCT SR 109&SR6
RouteCity Street 0B746
Coordinates36.3565, -86.49828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic496 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B746 over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B746 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa B746 over Branch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B746 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B746 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.