US Bridges

Nfa A062 over Branch

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · .54 M N of Macon CO LN · Structure no. 850A0620003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A062 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A062 over Branch in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A062
CrossesBranch
Location.54 M N of Macon CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates36.42159, -86.0044
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A062 over Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A062 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A062 over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A062 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A062 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.