US Bridges

Nfa B221 over East Fork Hamilton Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · On Mossdale DR E.Cr.View · Structure no. 190A5260001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,040
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B221 over East Fork Hamilton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B221 over East Fork Hamilton 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 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,864 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa B221
CrossesEast Fork Hamilton Creek
LocationOn Mossdale DR E.Cr.View
RouteCity Street 221
Coordinates36.07863, -86.6232
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2020)
Projected traffic4,864 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 B221 over East Fork Hamilton Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa B221 over East Fork Hamilton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B221 over East Fork Hamilton Creek carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B221 over East Fork Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B221 over East Fork Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.