US Bridges

Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over South Harpeth River

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.0 MI SE JCT SR96&SR100 · Structure no. 94F00040003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over South Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over South Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1001 (sa 9418)
CrossesSouth Harpeth River
Location3.0 MI SE JCT SR96&SR100
RouteCounty Highway 1001
Coordinates35.9545, -87.07875
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2021)
Projected traffic846 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

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 1001 (sa 9418) over South Harpeth River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over South 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over South Harpeth River carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over South Harpeth River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1001 (sa 9418) over South Harpeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.