US Bridges

Nfa A097 over Branch

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Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI West of SR109 · Structure no. 950A0970003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A097 over Branch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A097 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A097
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 MI West of SR109
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26738, -86.45792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A097 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A097 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A097 over Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A097 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A097 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.