US Bridges

Nfa A381 over Mccandles Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · On Old Horton HWY · Structure no. 940A3810001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A381 over Mccandles Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A381 over Mccandles Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A381
CrossesMccandles Branch
LocationOn Old Horton HWY
RouteCounty Highway 381
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88362, -86.66188
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 A381 over Mccandles Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A381 over Mccandles 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A381 over Mccandles Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A381 over Mccandles Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A381 over Mccandles Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.