US Bridges

Nfa D127 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190E0360001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D127 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D127 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 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa D127
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 127
Coordinates36.15625, -86.88454
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2020)
Projected traffic1,344 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 D127 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa D127 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa D127 over Branch carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D127 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D127 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.