US Bridges

Nfa 1921 (sa 9420) over South Harpeth River

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI NE JCT SR96&SR100 · Structure no. 94019210003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
703
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1921 (sa 9420) over South Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1921 (sa 9420) over South Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 1921 (sa 9420)
CrossesSouth Harpeth River
Location3.6 MI NE JCT SR96&SR100
RouteCounty Highway 1921
Coordinates35.99237, -87.049
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2021)
Projected traffic942 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1921 (sa 9420) over South Harpeth River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1921 (sa 9420) over South 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1921 (sa 9420) over South Harpeth River carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1921 (sa 9420) over South Harpeth River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1921 (sa 9420) over South Harpeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.