US Bridges

Nfa E509 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Gessner Ln-Nashville · Structure no. 190E5090001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E509 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E509 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,208 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa E509
CrossesBranch
LocationGessner Ln-Nashville
RouteCity Street 509
Coordinates36.03456, -86.74432
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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 E509 over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E509 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa E509 over Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa E509 over Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa E509 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.