US Bridges

Nfa B169 over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · On Artesian Drive · Structure no. 940B1690001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B169 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B169 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B169
CrossesBranch
LocationOn Artesian Drive
RouteCounty Highway 169
Coordinates35.93688, -86.68713
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 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 B169 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa B169 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 B169 over Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B169 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B169 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.