US Bridges

Nfa A126 over Eatons Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Stewarts Ln@ SR12. · Structure no. 190C5330001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A126 over Eatons Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A126 over Eatons Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A126
CrossesEatons Creek
LocationStewarts Ln@ SR12.
RouteCity Street 126
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20646, -86.8609
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 A126 over Eatons Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A126 over Eatons 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A126 over Eatons Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa A126 over Eatons Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A126 over Eatons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.