US Bridges

Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI W of Dekalb Co. · Structure no. 95020250007

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2025 (sa 9513)
CrossesBranch
Location0.7 MI W of Dekalb Co.
RouteCounty Highway 2025
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03008, -86.05098
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2025 (sa 9513) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Branch carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.