US Bridges

Nfa B327 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190E6540001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B327 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B327 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa B327
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 327
Coordinates36.02358, -86.6645
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2020)
Projected traffic1,392 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 B327 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B327 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B327 over Branch carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B327 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B327 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.