US Bridges

Nfa A128 over Cato RD / Briley Pkwy

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Cato RD in Nashville · Structure no. 19SR1550039

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A128 over Cato RD / Briley Pkwy is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A128 over Cato RD / Briley Pkwy in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A128
CrossesCato RD / Briley Pkwy
LocationCato RD in Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates36.21912, -86.87157
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A128 over Cato RD / Briley Pkwy built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A128 over Cato RD / Briley Pkwy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A128 over Cato RD / Briley Pkwy carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A128 over Cato RD / Briley Pkwy?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A128 over Cato RD / Briley Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.