US Bridges

Nfa D734 over Ewing Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D7340003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D734 over Ewing Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D734 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa D734
CrossesEwing Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 0D734
Coordinates36.22992, -86.75627
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 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$215,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D734 over Ewing Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa D734 over Ewing 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa D734 over Ewing Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D734 over Ewing Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D734 over Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.