US Bridges

Nfa B252 over East Fork Hamilton Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1 M NE of SR 1 · Structure no. 190B2520001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B252 over East Fork Hamilton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B252 over East Fork Hamilton Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa B252
CrossesEast Fork Hamilton Creek
Location1 M NE of SR 1
RouteCity Street 252
Coordinates36.06858, -86.62524
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2020)
Projected traffic944 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 B252 over East Fork Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B252 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 B252 over East Fork Hamilton Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B252 over East Fork Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B252 over East Fork Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.