US Bridges

SR 260 over Branch

Fair

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 4.73 MI W SR-141 · Structure no. 85S61330009

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 260 over Branch in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesBranch
Location4.73 MI W SR-141
RouteState Highway 260
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44959, -86.2532
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2021)
Projected traffic542 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$106,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.