Nfa A198 over Empson Branch
Robertson County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa A198 over Empson Branch in Robertson 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 2006, making it 19 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 340 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 59 of the 204 inventoried bridges in Robertson County rated fair (28.9%); 2 (1.0%) 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 | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 20 ft |
| Location | Covington Rd-robertson Co |
| NBI structure number | 740A1980003 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Robertson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I24 over Hollis Creek | 1973 | 75,818 | Good |
| I24 over Mcmahon Hollow Rd | 1972 | 75,818 | Good |
| I24 over Mcmahon Hollow Rd | 1972 | 75,818 | Good |
| I24 over Sycamore Creek | 1972 | 75,818 | Good |
| I24 over Sycamore Creek | 1972 | 75,818 | Good |
| I24 over Passenger Creek | 1973 | 66,659 | Good |
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