US Bridges

Nfa E004 350223F over CSX Railroad

Poor

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D4800001

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,020
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Nfa E004 350223F over CSX Railroad is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa E004 350223F over CSX Railroad in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older 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.

It carries about 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,032 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E004 350223F
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20199, -86.73547
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,020 (2020)
Projected traffic8,032 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$449,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E004 350223F over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E004 350223F over CSX Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa E004 350223F over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E004 350223F over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E004 350223F over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.