US Bridges

Nfa F749 over Browns Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Hart ST @ Donelson St. · Structure no. 190B0280001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F749 over Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa F749 over Browns Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa F749
CrossesBrowns Creek
LocationHart ST @ Donelson St.
RouteCity Street 749
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14202, -86.75767
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 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 F749 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F749 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 F749 over Browns Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F749 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F749 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.