US Bridges

Nfa B420 over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI SE JCT I65&SR96 · Structure no. 940B4200001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B420 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B420 over 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B420
CrossesBranch
Location2.2 MI SE JCT I65&SR96
RouteCounty Highway 420
Coordinates35.88433, -86.80728
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2020)
Projected traffic832 by 2039
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 B420 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa B420 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 B420 over Branch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B420 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa B420 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.