US Bridges

Nfa B224 over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI NW JCT SR46&SR106 · Structure no. 940B2240001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B224 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B224 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,512 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B224
CrossesBranch
Location3.1 MI NW JCT SR46&SR106
RouteCounty Highway 224
Coordinates36.04632, -86.90707
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2020)
Projected traffic4,512 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B224 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B224 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 Nfa B224 over Branch carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B224 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa B224 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.