US Bridges

Nfa A205 over Branch

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Cheatham County, Tennessee · 1.5 M W Davidson CO LN · Structure no. 110A2050001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A205 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A205 over Branch in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A205
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 M W Davidson CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2884, -86.97315
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$116,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A205 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A205 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A205 over Branch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A205 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A205 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.