US Bridges

Nfa C971 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D8160001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,390
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C971 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa C971 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 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C971
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 971
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10197, -86.89415
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2020)
Projected traffic2,224 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 C971 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa C971 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C971 over Branch carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C971 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C971 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.