US Bridges

Nfa 862 (sa 8335) over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI NW JCT SR6&SR52 · Structure no. 83E00270003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 862 (sa 8335) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 862 (sa 8335) over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 862 (sa 8335)
CrossesBranch
Location2.2 MI NW JCT SR6&SR52
RouteCounty Highway 862
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58715, -86.26308
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2021)
Projected traffic2,784 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$119,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 862 (sa 8335) over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 862 (sa 8335) 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 862 (sa 8335) over Branch carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 862 (sa 8335) over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 862 (sa 8335) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.