US Bridges

Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI East of Gladeville · Structure no. 95F00300003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,566
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1052 (sa 9502)
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 MI East of Gladeville
RouteCounty Highway 1052
Coordinates36.1125, -86.41105
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,566 (2021)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Branch carry?

About 6,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.