US Bridges

Nfa E489 over Mansker Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Goodlettsville · Structure no. 190E2240001

Built
1841
184 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E489 over Mansker Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Nfa E489 over Mansker Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1841 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 184 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E489
CrossesMansker Creek
LocationIn Goodlettsville
RouteCity Street 489
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33805, -86.71693
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E489 over Mansker Creek built?

It was built in 1841, making it 184 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Nfa E489 over Mansker 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa E489 over Mansker Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E489 over Mansker Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E489 over Mansker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.