US Bridges

Nfa A232 over Ewing Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C7570001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,470
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A232 over Ewing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A232 over Ewing Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A232
CrossesEwing Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 232
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23183, -86.80385
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2020)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$113,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A232 over Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A232 over Ewing 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A232 over Ewing Creek carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A232 over Ewing Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A232 over Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.