US Bridges

Nfa B729 over Mill Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Franklin Limestone Rd@una · Structure no. 190A7560003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,337
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B729 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B729 over Mill Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5 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 2,337 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,243 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa B729
CrossesMill Creek
LocationFranklin Limestone Rd@una
RouteCity Street 729
Coordinates36.08178, -86.68027
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,337 (2021)
Projected traffic4,243 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 B729 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nfa B729 over Mill 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 B729 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,337 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B729 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B729 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.