US Bridges

Nfa C745 over Richland Creek

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · Jackson Blvd@ Deer Park · Structure no. 190B9830001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,770
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C745 over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa C745 over Richland Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C745
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationJackson Blvd@ Deer Park
RouteCity Street 745
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1127, -86.8624
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2020)
Projected traffic2,832 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C745 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C745 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 C745 over Richland Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa C745 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C745 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.