US Bridges

SR 109 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2 MI NE JCT SR109&SR25 · Structure no. 83SR1090051

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 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 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 15,029 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,046 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI NE JCT SR109&SR25
RouteState Highway SR109
Coordinates36.42487, -86.46403
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 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 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 109 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.