US Bridges

Nfa A989 (sa 1919) over Long Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19019430001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A989 (sa 1919) over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A989 (sa 1919) over Long Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A989 (sa 1919)
CrossesLong Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 989
Coordinates36.38248, -86.9133
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$248,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A989 (sa 1919) over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A989 (sa 1919) over Long 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A989 (sa 1919) over Long Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A989 (sa 1919) over Long Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A989 (sa 1919) over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.