US Bridges

Nfa E506 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Stonemeade Dr-Nashville · Structure no. 190E5060001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E506 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E506 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E506
CrossesBranch
LocationStonemeade Dr-Nashville
RouteCity Street 506
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04061, -86.96235
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2020)
Projected traffic6,208 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E506 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E506 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 E506 over Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa E506 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Nfa E506 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.