US Bridges

Nfa D733 over Ben Allen Rd/Ellington P

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19SR0060039

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D733 over Ben Allen Rd/Ellington P is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa D733 over Ben Allen Rd/Ellington P in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D733
CrossesBen Allen Rd/Ellington P
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 733
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22208, -86.74699
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D733 over Ben Allen Rd/Ellington P built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D733 over Ben Allen Rd/Ellington P 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa D733 over Ben Allen Rd/Ellington P carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D733 over Ben Allen Rd/Ellington P?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D733 over Ben Allen Rd/Ellington P?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.