US Bridges

Nfa C433 over Brown Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Lealand LN @ Woodale Dr. · Structure no. 190B4330001

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,618
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C433 over Brown Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C433 over Brown Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 110 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 3,618 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,880 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C433
CrossesBrown Creek
LocationLealand LN @ Woodale Dr.
RouteCity Street 433
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10318, -86.79003
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,618 (2021)
Projected traffic8,880 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C433 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Nfa C433 over Brown 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 C433 over Brown Creek carry?

About 3,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C433 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nfa C433 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.