US Bridges

Nfa 0E797 over Indian Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Alteras Drive/ Branch · Structure no. 190E7970001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,974
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 0E797 over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 0E797 over Indian Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,974 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,758 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 0E797
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationAlteras Drive/ Branch
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates36.0199, -86.6786
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,974 (2020)
Projected traffic4,758 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 0E797 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 0E797 over Indian 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 0E797 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,974 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 0E797 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 0E797 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.