Nfa 973 (sa 6312) over Branch
Montgomery County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 973 (sa 6312) over Branch in Montgomery County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 7,478 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 104 of the 186 inventoried bridges in Montgomery County rated fair (55.9%); 9 (4.8%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 27 ft |
| Location | 5 Mi Cunningham |
| NBI structure number | 63F00190001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Montgomery County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I24 over Red River | 1972 | 88,998 | Fair |
| I24 over Red River | 1972 | 88,998 | Fair |
| I24 over I24 Rl / SR 76 | 1972 | 88,998 | Fair |
| I24 over I24 Ll / SR 76 | 1972 | 88,998 | Fair |
| I24 over Spring Creek | 1970 | 73,806 | Good |
| I24 over Spring Creek | 1970 | 73,806 | Good |
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