US Bridges

Nfa 1005 (sa 9426) over Little Harpeth River

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI NW JCT SR46&SR106 · Structure no. 94S63230001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,960
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1005 (sa 9426) over Little Harpeth River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1005 (sa 9426) over Little Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 4,960 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,470 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1005 (sa 9426)
CrossesLittle Harpeth River
Location3.1 MI NW JCT SR46&SR106
RouteCounty Highway 647
Coordinates36.04863, -86.90379
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,960 (2021)
Projected traffic7,470 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$808,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1005 (sa 9426) over Little Harpeth River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1005 (sa 9426) 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 1005 (sa 9426) over Little Harpeth River carry?

About 4,960 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1005 (sa 9426) over Little Harpeth River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1005 (sa 9426) over Little Harpeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.