Nfa 974 (sa 9404) over Burns Branch
FairPosted for loadWilliamson County, Tennessee · 5.5 MI NW JCT SR246&MAURY · Structure no. 94F00390003
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,447
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 974 (sa 9404) over Burns Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 974 (sa 9404) over Burns Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 974 (sa 9404) over Burns Branch built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 974 (sa 9404) over Burns 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 974 (sa 9404) over Burns Branch carry?
About 1,447 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 974 (sa 9404) over Burns Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 974 (sa 9404) over Burns Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.