US Bridges

Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over Dobbins Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI SW JCT SR46&SR96 · Structure no. 94010010007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
496
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over Dobbins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over Dobbins Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1001 (sa 9418)
CrossesDobbins Branch
Location4.4 MI SW JCT SR46&SR96
RouteCounty Highway 1001
Coordinates35.9045, -87.00487
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 1001 (sa 9418) over Dobbins Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over Dobbins 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over Dobbins Branch carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over Dobbins Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over Dobbins Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.