US Bridges

Nfa A754 over Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · In City of Franklin · Structure no. 940A7540001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A754 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A754 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A754
CrossesBranch
LocationIn City of Franklin
RouteCity Street 754
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89637, -86.87264
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic736 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$212,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A754 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A754 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A754 over Branch carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A754 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A754 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.