US Bridges

Nfa E992 over Scotts Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Lady Nashville Dr. · Structure no. 190E9920001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E992 over Scotts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E992 over Scotts 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 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa E992
CrossesScotts Creek
LocationLady Nashville Dr.
RouteCity Street 992
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21535, -86.58588
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2020)
Projected traffic1,984 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E992 over Scotts Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa E992 over Scotts 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 E992 over Scotts Creek carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E992 over Scotts Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E992 over Scotts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.