US Bridges

Nfa A132 over Eatons Creek

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C6070001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A132 over Eatons Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A132 over Eatons Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A132
CrossesEatons Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 132
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22855, -86.86887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$58,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A132 over Eatons Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A132 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A132 over Eatons Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A132 over Eatons Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A132 over Eatons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.