US Bridges

Nfa A053 over Wilkie Branch

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Williamson County, Tennessee · 6.4 M SW JCT SR46 & SR96 · Structure no. 940A0530001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A053 over Wilkie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A053 over Wilkie Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A053
CrossesWilkie Branch
Location6.4 M SW JCT SR46 & SR96
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89483, -87.0159
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic848 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A053 over Wilkie Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A053 over Wilkie 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 A053 over Wilkie Branch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A053 over Wilkie Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A053 over Wilkie Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.