US Bridges

Ramp over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · Exit 55 SB On-Ramp · Structure no. 94I00650055

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 1836. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp
CrossesBranch
LocationExit 55 SB On-Ramp
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates35.77478, -86.86508
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2024)
Projected traffic2,044 by 1836
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ramp over Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp over Branch carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ramp over Branch?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.