US Bridges

Nfa F209 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Wilson Blvd @ Rolland · Structure no. 190F2090001

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F209 over Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa F209 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa F209
CrossesBranch
LocationWilson Blvd @ Rolland
RouteCity Street 209
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12928, -86.83393
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$160,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa F209 over Branch built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F209 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 F209 over Branch carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F209 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F209 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.