US Bridges

Nfa A344 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C7880003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A344 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A344 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A344
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 344
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36055, -86.73553
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic592 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A344 over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A344 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 A344 over Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A344 over Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A344 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.