US Bridges

Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI NW of I40 Overhead · Structure no. 95020380003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A852 (sa 9515)
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 MI NW of I40 Overhead
RouteCounty Highway 0A852
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19485, -86.22958
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic528 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A852 (sa 9515) over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A852 (sa 9515) 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 A852 (sa 9515) over Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.