US Bridges

Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI West of SR10 · Structure no. 95F00480001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,629
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1060 (sa 9523)
CrossesBranch
Location0.8 MI West of SR10
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27305, -86.29328
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2021)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$131,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1060 (sa 9523) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.