US Bridges

Nfa 1398 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 6.3 MI SE JCT SR10&SR265 · Structure no. 95013980001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1398 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1398 over Branch in Wilson 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1398
CrossesBranch
Location6.3 MI SE JCT SR10&SR265
RouteCounty Highway 1398
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02602, -86.31568
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2021)
Projected traffic768 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1398 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1398 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1398 over Branch carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1398 over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1398 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.