US Bridges

Nfa 1152 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.7 M W JCT SR52&SR6 · Structure no. 83SR0520021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1152 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1152 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesNfa 1152
CrossesBranch
Location1.7 M W JCT SR52&SR6
RouteCounty Highway 1152
Coordinates36.56503, -86.26743
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2021)
Projected traffic621 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 1152 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1152 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1152 over Branch carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1152 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1152 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.