US Bridges

Nfa D460 over Shaw Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C7840003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D460 over Shaw Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa D460 over Shaw Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa D460
CrossesShaw Branch
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 460
Coordinates36.30774, -86.78787
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2020)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 D460 over Shaw Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D460 over Shaw 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 D460 over Shaw Branch carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D460 over Shaw Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D460 over Shaw Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.