US Bridges

Nfa 1494 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.2 M NW JCT I40&SM CO LN · Structure no. 950A2130005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1494 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1494 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 1494
CrossesBranch
Location2.2 M NW JCT I40&SM CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 1494
Coordinates36.2132, -86.12722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic176 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1494 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1494 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1494 over Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1494 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1494 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.