US Bridges

Nfa A232 over Whites Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C7570005

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A232 over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A232 over Whites Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A232
CrossesWhites Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 232
Coordinates36.26304, -86.82449
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic624 by 2040
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 A232 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A232 over Whites 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 Whites Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A232 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A232 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.