US Bridges

Nfa H191 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19S63350001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa H191 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa H191 over Dry Fork Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 22,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,424 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa H191
CrossesDry Fork Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates36.18335, -86.60795
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,140 (2020)
Projected traffic35,424 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 H191 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa H191 over Dry Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa H191 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 22,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa H191 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Nfa H191 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.