US Bridges

Nfa A467 over Leatherwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 1 M.E. Dickson Co. Ln. · Structure no. 110A4670001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A467 over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A467 over Leatherwood Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A467
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location1 M.E. Dickson Co. Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 467
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14862, -87.14598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A467 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Nfa A467 over Leatherwood 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 A467 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A467 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A467 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.