US Bridges

Nfa C304 over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Welch Dr.@ Oxglove Dr. · Structure no. 190A7150001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,592
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C304 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa C304 over Seven Mile Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,592 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,147 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa C304
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationWelch Dr.@ Oxglove Dr.
RouteCity Street 304
Coordinates36.0831, -86.7241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,592 (2020)
Projected traffic4,147 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 C304 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C304 over Seven Mile Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C304 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 2,592 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C304 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C304 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.