Nfa A718 over Nancy Branch
PoorPosted for loadWilson County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI West of SR141 · Structure no. 950A7180003
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A718 over Nancy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A718 over Nancy Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 80 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A718 over Nancy Branch built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Nfa A718 over Nancy Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A718 over Nancy Branch carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A718 over Nancy Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A718 over Nancy Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.