US Bridges

Nfa C445 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .5 M S SR6 @ SR 252 · Structure no. 19041590001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C445 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa C445 over CSX Railroad 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C445
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.5 M S SR6 @ SR 252
RouteCity Street 445
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03915, -86.78557
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C445 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Nfa C445 over CSX Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C445 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C445 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C445 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.