US Bridges

Nfa F247 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Westlawn DR @ 40th Ave N · Structure no. 190F2470001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F247 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa F247 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa F247
CrossesBranch
LocationWestlawn DR @ 40th Ave N
RouteCity Street 247
Coordinates36.14003, -86.83318
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 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 F247 over Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F247 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa F247 over Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F247 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F247 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.