US Bridges

Nfa A725 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · In City of Mt Juliet · Structure no. 950A7250001

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A725 over Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A725 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A725
CrossesBranch
LocationIn City of Mt Juliet
RouteCity Street 0A725
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22863, -86.51736
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$137,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A725 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A725 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A725 over Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A725 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A725 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.