US Bridges

Nfa C495 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Herbert Pl@ Chancery St. · Structure no. 190B4050001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C495 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa C495 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa C495
CrossesBranch
LocationHerbert Pl@ Chancery St.
RouteCity Street 495
Coordinates36.08472, -86.86097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2020)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$89,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C495 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C495 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C495 over Branch carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C495 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C495 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.