US Bridges

Nra A255 over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2 M SE JCT SR46 & SR106 · Structure no. 940A2550001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nra A255 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nra A255 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNra A255
CrossesBranch
Location2 M SE JCT SR46 & SR106
RouteCounty Highway 255
Coordinates35.97903, -86.87585
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic830 (2020)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Nra A255 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nra A255 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nra A255 over Branch carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nra A255 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nra A255 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.