US Bridges

Nfa B977 over Walker Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.6 KM N. of US231/US70 · Structure no. 950B9770001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B977 over Walker Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B977 over Walker Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B977
CrossesWalker Branch
Location2.6 KM N. of US231/US70
RouteCity Street 0B977
Coordinates36.23174, -86.28477
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 B977 over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B977 over Walker 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B977 over Walker Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B977 over Walker Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B977 over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.