US Bridges

Nfa F253 over Branch

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Davidson County, Tennessee · 51 Ave. North · Structure no. 190C0800003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F253 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa F253 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa F253
CrossesBranch
Location51 Ave. North
RouteCity Street 253
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15398, -86.84863
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 F253 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F253 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa F253 over Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F253 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F253 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.