US Bridges

Nfa 1937 (sa 1106) over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 3 M. S. SR12. · Structure no. 11019370003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1937 (sa 1106) over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1937 (sa 1106) over Pond Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1937 (sa 1106)
CrossesPond Creek
Location3 M. S. SR12.
RouteCounty Highway 1937
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18073, -86.99737
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2021)
Projected traffic976 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1937 (sa 1106) over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1937 (sa 1106) over Pond Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1937 (sa 1106) over Pond Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1937 (sa 1106) over Pond Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1937 (sa 1106) over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.