US Bridges

Nfa A511 over Branch

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Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D3130003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,110
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A511 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A511 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,976 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A511
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 511
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25497, -86.70739
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2020)
Projected traffic4,976 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 A511 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A511 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A511 over Branch carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A511 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A511 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.