US Bridges

Nfa A227 over Dry Creek

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 0.2 M. E. SR12. · Structure no. 110A2270001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,591
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A227 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A227 over Dry Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,546 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A227
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.2 M. E. SR12.
RouteCity Street 227
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26275, -87.04253
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2020)
Projected traffic2,546 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

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$271,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A227 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A227 over Dry 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 A227 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A227 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A227 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.