US Bridges

Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI N of Rutherford CO · Structure no. 95020190003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 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 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2019 (sa 9511)
CrossesBranch
Location0.7 MI N of Rutherford CO
RouteCounty Highway 2019
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96467, -86.17612
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2019 (sa 9511) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.