US Bridges

Nfa A098 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI East of SR109 · Structure no. 950A0980003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A098 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A098 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A098
CrossesBranch
Location1.4 MI East of SR109
RouteCounty Highway 0A098
Coordinates36.27673, -86.42177
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 A098 over Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A098 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 A098 over Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A098 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A098 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.