US Bridges

Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Harpeth River

PoorPosted for load

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NW JCT SR 46&SR106 · Structure no. 94S63230005

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
414 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
11,007
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Harpeth River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,007 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,611 by 2042. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 990 (sa 9425)
CrossesHarpeth River
Location2.5 MI NW JCT SR 46&SR106
RouteCounty Highway 990
Coordinates36.02873, -86.92395
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length414 ft (126.2 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 traffic11,007 (2021)
Projected traffic17,611 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$752,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Harpeth River built?

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

What condition is Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Harpeth River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Harpeth River carry?

About 11,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Harpeth River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Harpeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.