US Bridges

Nfa D381 over Metro Center Lake

PoorClosed to traffic

Davidson County, Tennessee · Great Circle Road · Structure no. 190D3810001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,660
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D381 over Metro Center Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa D381 over Metro Center Lake in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,660 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,256 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa D381
CrossesMetro Center Lake
LocationGreat Circle Road
RouteCity Street 381
Coordinates36.19917, -86.8073
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,660 (2020)
Projected traffic4,256 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D381 over Metro Center Lake built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D381 over Metro Center Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa D381 over Metro Center Lake carry?

About 2,660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D381 over Metro Center Lake?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D381 over Metro Center Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.