US Bridges

Nfa A427 over Little Harpeth River

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NW JCT SR6&SR253 · Structure no. 940A4270001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A427 over Little Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A427 over Little Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A427
CrossesLittle Harpeth River
Location3.9 MI NW JCT SR6&SR253
RouteCity Street 427
Coordinates36.04133, -86.85845
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2020)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A427 over Little Harpeth River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A427 over Little Harpeth River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A427 over Little Harpeth River carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A427 over Little Harpeth River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A427 over Little Harpeth River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.