US Bridges

Nfa 4285 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.3 KM S. of US70N · Structure no. 95042850009

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,335
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 4285 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 4285 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 23,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,632 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 4285
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 KM S. of US70N
RouteCity Street 4285
Coordinates36.20668, -86.32406
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,335 (2021)
Projected traffic41,632 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 4285 over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 4285 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 4285 over Branch carry?

About 23,335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 4285 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 4285 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.