US Bridges

Nfa D215 over Indian Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D9980001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D215 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D215 over Indian Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D215
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 215
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1398, -86.9591
Functional classRural 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D215 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D215 over Indian 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 D215 over Indian Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D215 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D215 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.