US Bridges

Nfa B966 over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Mcmurray Drive-Nashville · Structure no. 190B9660001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B966 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa B966 over Seven Mile Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,984 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa B966
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationMcmurray Drive-Nashville
RouteCity Street 966
Coordinates36.05545, -86.74432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2020)
Projected traffic3,984 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B966 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B966 over Seven Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B966 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B966 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B966 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.