US Bridges

Nfa A301 over South Fork Sycamore Cree

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C7720001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A301 over South Fork Sycamore Cree is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A301 over South Fork Sycamore Cree in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A301
CrossesSouth Fork Sycamore Cree
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 301
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3689, -86.8592
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2020)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A301 over South Fork Sycamore Cree built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A301 over South Fork Sycamore Cree 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 A301 over South Fork Sycamore Cree carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A301 over South Fork Sycamore Cree?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A301 over South Fork Sycamore Cree?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.