US Bridges

Nfa C505 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Lynnwoo Blvd@ Harding Pl. · Structure no. 190B4610001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C505 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C505 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C505
CrossesBranch
LocationLynnwoo Blvd@ Harding Pl.
RouteCity Street 505
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09254, -86.84945
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2020)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 C505 over Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C505 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C505 over Branch carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C505 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nfa C505 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.