US Bridges

Nfa A128 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C6050001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A128 over Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A128 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A128
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 128
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21382, -86.86662
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$136,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A128 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A128 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A128 over Branch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A128 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A128 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.