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Nfa A191 over Branch

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Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI NE JCT SR11&SR96 · Structure no. 940A1910001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A191 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A191 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A191
CrossesBranch
Location2.9 MI NE JCT SR11&SR96
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88897, -86.63437
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$88,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A191 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A191 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A191 over Branch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A191 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A191 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.