US Bridges

Nfa A372 over South Harpeth River

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. S. I40 · Structure no. 110A3720003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A372 over South Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A372 over South Harpeth River in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A372
CrossesSouth Harpeth River
Location1.5 M. S. I40
RouteCounty Highway 372
Coordinates36.06145, -87.05497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 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 A372 over South Harpeth River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A372 over South Harpeth River 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 A372 over South Harpeth River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A372 over South Harpeth River?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A372 over South Harpeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.