US Bridges

FAU 4927 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C7630009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,713
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4927 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4927 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,552 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 4927
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4927
Coordinates36.34473, -86.72451
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,713 (2021)
Projected traffic3,552 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$625,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4927 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4927 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4927 over Branch carry?

About 2,713 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4927 over Branch?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4927 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.