Nfa F427 over Browns Creek
FairDavidson County, Tennessee · Craighead Ave@fairgrounds · Structure no. 190B1210001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,030
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa F427 over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa F427 over Browns Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,030 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,248 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa F427 over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa F427 over Browns 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa F427 over Browns Creek carry?
About 7,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa F427 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa F427 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.