US Bridges

Nfa B059 over Branch

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Davidson County, Tennessee · .06 M S of Elm Hill Pike · Structure no. 190B0590001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B059 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B059 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,680 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B059
CrossesBranch
Location.06 M S of Elm Hill Pike
RouteCity Street 59
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14093, -86.6408
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2020)
Projected traffic5,680 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B059 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B059 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 B059 over Branch carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B059 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B059 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.