US Bridges

Nfa A396 over Branch

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Davidson County, Tennessee · City of Goodlettsville · Structure no. 190A3960005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A396 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A396 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A396
CrossesBranch
LocationCity of Goodlettsville
RouteCity Street 396
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32606, -86.7053
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 inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2020)
Projected traffic6,160 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$92,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A396 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A396 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A396 over Branch carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A396 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A396 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.