US Bridges

Nfa 1050 (sa 9504) over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.4 MI South of Gladevill · Structure no. 95020210001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,212
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1050 (sa 9504) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1050 (sa 9504) over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,212 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,739 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1050 (sa 9504)
CrossesBranch
Location0.4 MI South of Gladevill
RouteCounty Highway 1050
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10625, -86.4153
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,212 (2021)
Projected traffic1,739 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$889,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1050 (sa 9504) over Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1050 (sa 9504) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1050 (sa 9504) over Branch carry?

About 1,212 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1050 (sa 9504) over Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1050 (sa 9504) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.