US Bridges

Nfa D457 over Shanes Fork Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C7860001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D457 over Shanes Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D457 over Shanes Fork Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D457
CrossesShanes Fork Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 457
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34241, -86.757
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D457 over Shanes Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D457 over Shanes Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa D457 over Shanes Fork Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D457 over Shanes Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D457 over Shanes Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.