US Bridges

Nfa C733 over Sugartree Creek

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · Woodmont Ln@dartmouth Ln. · Structure no. 190C0180001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C733 over Sugartree Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa C733 over Sugartree Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa C733
CrossesSugartree Creek
LocationWoodmont Ln@dartmouth Ln.
RouteCity Street 733
Coordinates36.11515, -86.8398
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2020)
Projected traffic1,376 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C733 over Sugartree Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C733 over Sugartree 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 C733 over Sugartree Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C733 over Sugartree Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C733 over Sugartree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.