US Bridges

Nfa B243 over Branch

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Davidson County, Tennessee · Brantley Dr. in Nashville · Structure no. 190B2060001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B243 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B243 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B243
CrossesBranch
LocationBrantley Dr. in Nashville
RouteCity Street 243
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07913, -86.61285
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B243 over Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B243 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B243 over Branch carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B243 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B243 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.