US Bridges

Nfa D544 over Ewing Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D7340001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D544 over Ewing Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa D544 over Ewing Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D544
CrossesEwing Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 544
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23272, -86.79237
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2020)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2041
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

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$800,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D544 over Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D544 over Ewing Creek 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 D544 over Ewing Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D544 over Ewing Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D544 over Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.