US Bridges

Nfa 1461 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI NE JCT SR26&SR265 · Structure no. 95014610001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1461 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1461 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa 1461
CrossesBranch
Location3.3 MI NE JCT SR26&SR265
RouteCounty Highway 1461
Coordinates36.15655, -86.17543
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2021)
Projected traffic496 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1461 over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1461 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1461 over Branch carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1461 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1461 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.