US Bridges

Nfa C180 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Marchant DR @ Hogan RD · Structure no. 190C1800001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,010
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C180 over Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa C180 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C180
CrossesBranch
LocationMarchant DR @ Hogan RD
RouteCity Street 180
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06645, -86.7495
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2020)
Projected traffic3,216 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C180 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C180 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C180 over Branch carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C180 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C180 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.