US Bridges

Nfa F416 over I65

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Hamilton Ave@ Ridley Blvd · Structure no. 19I00650031

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F416 over I65 is a steel continuous frame carrying Nfa F416 over I65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,712 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa F416
CrossesI65
LocationHamilton Ave@ Ridley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0F416
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13914, -86.77582
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2020)
Projected traffic5,712 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa F416 over I65 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F416 over I65 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa F416 over I65 carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F416 over I65?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F416 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.