US Bridges

Nfa A298 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D1930001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A298 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A298 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A298
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 298
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28957, -86.73185
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic512 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A298 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A298 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 A298 over Branch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A298 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A298 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.