US Bridges

Nfa 1921 (sa 1901) over East Fork Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19019210001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
834
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1921 (sa 1901) over East Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1921 (sa 1901) over East Fork Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 834 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1921 (sa 1901)
CrossesEast Fork Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 1921
Coordinates36.00248, -87.02956
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2021)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1921 (sa 1901) over East Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1921 (sa 1901) over East Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1921 (sa 1901) over East Fork Creek carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1921 (sa 1901) over East Fork Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1921 (sa 1901) over East Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.