US Bridges

Nfa A243 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1 M W of Dickerson RD · Structure no. 190A2430001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A243 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A243 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,704 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A243
CrossesBranch
Location1 M W of Dickerson RD
RouteCity Street 243
Coordinates36.2596, -86.7631
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2020)
Projected traffic2,704 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A243 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A243 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A243 over Branch carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A243 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa A243 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.