US Bridges

Nfa C557 over Middle Fork Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Glendale Ln@curtiswood LN · Structure no. 190B4970001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C557 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C557 over Middle Fork 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 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C557
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
LocationGlendale Ln@curtiswood LN
RouteCity Street 557
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09423, -86.77852
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2020)
Projected traffic2,832 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$89,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C557 over Middle Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C557 over Middle Fork 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 C557 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C557 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C557 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.