US Bridges

Nfa A209 (sa 1920) over Crocker Springs

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Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19010150003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A209 (sa 1920) over Crocker Springs is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A209 (sa 1920) over Crocker Springs in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A209 (sa 1920)
CrossesCrocker Springs
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30777, -86.80984
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2020)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$35,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A209 (sa 1920) over Crocker Springs built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A209 (sa 1920) over Crocker Springs 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A209 (sa 1920) over Crocker Springs carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A209 (sa 1920) over Crocker Springs?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A209 (sa 1920) over Crocker Springs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.