US Bridges

Nfa C105 over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.4 KM N. of SR24/SR109 · Structure no. 950C1050001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C105 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C105 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa C105
CrossesBranch
Location1.4 KM N. of SR24/SR109
RouteCity Street 0C105
Coordinates36.24498, -86.43557
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C105 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa C105 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 C105 over Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C105 over Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Nfa C105 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.