US Bridges

Nfa 1940 over Little Harpeth River

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.2 M SE JCT SR252&SR253 · Structure no. 94019400005

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,779
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1940 over Little Harpeth River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1940 over Little Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,779 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,608 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1940
CrossesLittle Harpeth River
Location3.2 M SE JCT SR252&SR253
RouteCity Street 1940
Coordinates35.94977, -86.75929
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,779 (2021)
Projected traffic8,608 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1940 over Little Harpeth River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1940 over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1940 over Little Harpeth River carry?

About 11,779 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1940 over Little Harpeth River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1940 over Little Harpeth River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.