US Bridges

Heritage Way over Little Harpeth River

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 0.5MI NE JCT TN252 & I65 · Structure no. 940C6560001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Way over Little Harpeth River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Heritage Way over Little Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesHeritage Way
CrossesLittle Harpeth River
Location0.5MI NE JCT TN252 & I65
RouteCity Street 0C656
Coordinates35.99804, -86.78802
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Heritage Way over Little Harpeth River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Way 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Heritage Way over Little Harpeth River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Way over Little Harpeth River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Way over Little Harpeth River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.