US Bridges

Nfa A206 over Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.4 MI North of I40 · Structure no. 950A2060001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A206 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A206 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A206
CrossesBranch
Location0.4 MI North of I40
RouteCounty Highway 0A206
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1788, -86.1184
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A206 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A206 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A206 over Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A206 over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A206 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.