US Bridges

Nfa C681 over Liberty Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · Green Lea Blvd · Structure no. 830C6810005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,489
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C681 over Liberty Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa C681 over Liberty Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,489 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,264 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa C681
CrossesLiberty Branch
LocationGreen Lea Blvd
RouteCity Street 6099
Coordinates36.38452, -86.50083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,489 (2021)
Projected traffic9,264 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 C681 over Liberty Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C681 over Liberty 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 C681 over Liberty Branch carry?

About 6,489 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C681 over Liberty Branch?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C681 over Liberty Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.