US Bridges

Nfa 994 (sa 9422) over West Harpeth River

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI S JCT SR46&SR96 · Structure no. 94F00080003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,724
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 994 (sa 9422) over West Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 994 (sa 9422) over West 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 2,724 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 994 (sa 9422)
CrossesWest Harpeth River
Location3.6 MI S JCT SR46&SR96
RouteCounty Highway 994
Coordinates35.89867, -86.96671
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,724 (2021)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 994 (sa 9422) over West Harpeth River built?

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

What condition is Nfa 994 (sa 9422) over West 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 994 (sa 9422) over West Harpeth River carry?

About 2,724 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 994 (sa 9422) over West Harpeth River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 994 (sa 9422) over West Harpeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.