US Bridges

Nfa C805 over Flat Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D7750003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C805 over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C805 over Flat Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,568 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C805
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 805
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0705, -86.94558
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2020)
Projected traffic3,568 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$356,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C805 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C805 over Flat 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C805 over Flat Creek carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C805 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C805 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.