US Bridges

Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 0.5 M SR11 · Structure no. 190F9480003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,380
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 19,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,008 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesDry Creek Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.5 M SR11
RouteCity Street 31
Coordinates36.29964, -86.73022
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,380 (2020)
Projected traffic31,008 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek Rd. over Dry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 19,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.