US Bridges

Nfa D583 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Dennis Drive · Structure no. 190D5830001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D583 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D583 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,344 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa D583
CrossesBranch
LocationDennis Drive
RouteCity Street 0D583
Coordinates36.2121, -86.77861
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2020)
Projected traffic5,344 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D583 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa D583 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa D583 over Branch carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D583 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D583 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.