US Bridges

Nfa C908 over Beech Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D9810001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,740
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C908 over Beech Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa C908 over Beech Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,384 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C908
CrossesBeech Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 908
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07808, -87.01297
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,740 (2020)
Projected traffic4,384 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$257,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C908 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C908 over Beech 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C908 over Beech Creek carry?

About 2,740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C908 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nfa C908 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.