US Bridges

Nfa C379 over Mill Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190E4520001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C379 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa C379 over Mill 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa C379
CrossesMill Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 379
Coordinates36.0987, -86.70647
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 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 C379 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa C379 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C379 over Mill Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C379 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C379 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.