US Bridges

Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI West of SR10 · Structure no. 95010600001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,629
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1060 (sa 9523)
CrossesBranch
Location0.8 MI West of SR10
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26966, -86.288
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2021)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$119,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.