US Bridges

Nfa C973 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Post Road · Structure no. 190C9730001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C973 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C973 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa C973
CrossesBranch
LocationPost Road
RouteCity Street 745
Coordinates36.11129, -86.86189
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2020)
Projected traffic2,832 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 C973 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C973 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C973 over Branch carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C973 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa C973 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.