US Bridges

Nfa 992 over Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NE JCT SR46&SR106 · Structure no. 94009920003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,961
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 992 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 992 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5,961 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,995 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 992
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 MI NE JCT SR46&SR106
RouteCounty Highway 992
Coordinates36.01658, -86.84642
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,961 (2021)
Projected traffic7,995 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 992 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 992 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 992 over Branch carry?

About 5,961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 992 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 992 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.