US Bridges

Nfa 1152 over Branch

Poor

Sumner County, Tennessee · .9 M E JCT SR52&SR6 · Structure no. 83SR0520023

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,257
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 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,011 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1152
CrossesBranch
Location.9 M E JCT SR52&SR6
RouteCounty Highway 1152
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55432, -86.22438
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,257 (2021)
Projected traffic2,011 by 2042
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$110,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1152 over Branch built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1152 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1152 over Branch carry?

About 1,257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1152 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1152 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.