US Bridges

Nfa C989 over Jocelyn Hollow Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D8370001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C989 over Jocelyn Hollow Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa C989 over Jocelyn Hollow 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa C989
CrossesJocelyn Hollow Branch
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 989
Coordinates36.1045, -86.8788
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic640 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 C989 over Jocelyn Hollow Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa C989 over Jocelyn Hollow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C989 over Jocelyn Hollow Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C989 over Jocelyn Hollow Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C989 over Jocelyn Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.