US Bridges

Nfa E145 over Flat Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Moss Cr. Ct@nashville · Structure no. 190E1450001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E145 over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E145 over Flat Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,208 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E145
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationMoss Cr. Ct@nashville
RouteCity Street 145
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07072, -86.92999
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2020)
Projected traffic6,208 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E145 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E145 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 E145 over Flat Creek carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E145 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E145 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.