US Bridges

Nfa C499 over Richland Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Chancery ST @ Tyne Blvd. · Structure no. 190B4070001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
980
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C499 over Richland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa C499 over Richland Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C499
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationChancery ST @ Tyne Blvd.
RouteCity Street 499
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08685, -86.8557
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 inspectionJune 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2020)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$107,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C499 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C499 over Richland 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C499 over Richland Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C499 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C499 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.