US Bridges

Nfa A147 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · Near US 70 on Carver Lane · Structure no. 950A1470001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A147 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A147 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,056 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A147
CrossesBranch
LocationNear US 70 on Carver Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0A147
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21964, -86.33717
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2020)
Projected traffic3,056 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A147 over Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A147 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A147 over Branch carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A147 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A147 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.