US Bridges

Nfa F650 over Browns Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .01 M. E. Fesslers Lane · Structure no. 190A0780001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F650 over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa F650 over Browns Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,024 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa F650
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location.01 M. E. Fesslers Lane
RouteCity Street 650
Coordinates36.15854, -86.74313
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2020)
Projected traffic3,024 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa F650 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F650 over Browns 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa F650 over Browns Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F650 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F650 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.