US Bridges

SR 109 over Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1 M NE JCT SR109&SR25 · Structure no. 83SR1090049

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,029
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 109 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15,029 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,046 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 109
CrossesBranch
Location1 M NE JCT SR109&SR25
RouteState Highway SR109
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.412, -86.472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,029 (2021)
Projected traffic24,046 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 109 over Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Branch carry?

About 15,029 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 109 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.