US Bridges

Nfa 1917 (sa 9419) over South Harpeth Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI SE JCT SR96&SR100 · Structure no. 94019170003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1917 (sa 9419) over South Harpeth Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1917 (sa 9419) over South Harpeth Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 1917 (sa 9419)
CrossesSouth Harpeth Creek
Location3.9 MI SE JCT SR96&SR100
RouteCounty Highway 1917
Coordinates35.93145, -87.08022
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2021)
Projected traffic803 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1917 (sa 9419) over South Harpeth Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1917 (sa 9419) over South Harpeth 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1917 (sa 9419) over South Harpeth Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1917 (sa 9419) over South Harpeth Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1917 (sa 9419) over South Harpeth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.