US Bridges

Nfa A659 over Branch

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Davidson County, Tennessee · Spring Branch Rd-Nashvill · Structure no. 190A6590003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,820
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A659 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A659 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,312 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A659
CrossesBranch
LocationSpring Branch Rd-Nashvill
RouteCity Street 659
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2943, -86.69577
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,820 (2020)
Projected traffic9,312 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$149,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A659 over Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A659 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 A659 over Branch carry?

About 5,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A659 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A659 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.