US Bridges

Nfa B109 over Branch

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 1.1 M SE JCT SR 141&SR260 · Structure no. 850B1090001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B109 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B109 over Branch in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa B109
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 M SE JCT SR 141&SR260
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates36.45078, -86.25324
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 B109 over Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B109 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B109 over Branch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B109 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B109 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.