US Bridges

Nfa B265 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 4.3 KM S. of I-40/SR109 · Structure no. 950B2650001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B265 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B265 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesNfa B265
CrossesBranch
Location4.3 KM S. of I-40/SR109
RouteCity Street 0B265
Coordinates36.15626, -86.39875
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B265 over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B265 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B265 over Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B265 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa B265 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.