US Bridges

Nfa C900 over Branch

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · E Off US11E · Structure no. 900C9000001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C900 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C900 over Branch in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa C900
CrossesBranch
LocationE Off US11E
RouteCounty Highway 900
Coordinates36.37517, -82.356
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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 C900 over Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C900 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C900 over Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C900 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C900 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.