US Bridges

Nfa A390 over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI NE JCT SR46&SR100 · Structure no. 940A3900001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A390 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A390 over 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A390
CrossesBranch
Location3.4 MI NE JCT SR46&SR100
RouteCounty Highway 390
Coordinates35.93445, -87.13755
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
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 Nfa A390 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A390 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A390 over Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A390 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A390 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.