Nfa A497 over Harpeth River
GoodRutherford County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI NE JCT SR16&SR269 · Structure no. 750A4970001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A497 over Harpeth River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A497 over Harpeth River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A497 over Harpeth River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A497 over Harpeth River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A497 over Harpeth River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A497 over Harpeth River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A497 over Harpeth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.