US Bridges

Nfa C503 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Forsythe Pl. @ Drew. · Structure no. 190B4660001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C503 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C503 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa C503
CrossesBranch
LocationForsythe Pl. @ Drew.
RouteCity Street 503
Coordinates36.09063, -86.85505
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic544 by 2042
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 C503 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C503 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 C503 over Branch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C503 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C503 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.