US Bridges

Nfa E503 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Pepperwood Dr-Nashville · Structure no. 190E5030001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E503 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E503 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,208 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 E503
CrossesBranch
LocationPepperwood Dr-Nashville
RouteCity Street 503
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04401, -86.58138
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2020)
Projected traffic6,208 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$133,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E503 over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E503 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa E503 over Branch carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E503 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E503 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.