US Bridges

Nfa D152 over Richland Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190E0800001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,780
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D152 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa D152 over Richland Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 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 6,780 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,848 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D152
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 152
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1546, -86.85405
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,780 (2020)
Projected traffic10,848 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$902,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D152 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Nfa D152 over Richland 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 D152 over Richland Creek carry?

About 6,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D152 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D152 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.