US Bridges

Nfa A216 over Marrowbone Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. W. Davidson Co. LN · Structure no. 110A2160001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A216 over Marrowbone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A216 over Marrowbone Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A216
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location1.5 M. W. Davidson Co. LN
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28048, -86.98154
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A216 over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A216 over Marrowbone Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A216 over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A216 over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A216 over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.