US Bridges

Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) over Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI East of SR266 · Structure no. 95020190001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2019 (sa 9511)
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 MI East of SR266
RouteCounty Highway 2019
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99883, -86.19736
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$271,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) over Branch carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.