US Bridges

Nfa A436 over Nathan Smith RD / I840

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 5.1 MI E JCT I65&I840 · Structure no. 94SR8400069

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A436 over Nathan Smith RD / I840 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A436 over Nathan Smith RD / I840 in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A436
CrossesNathan Smith RD / I840
Location5.1 MI E JCT I65&I840
RouteCounty Highway 436
Coordinates35.82075, -86.75253
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A436 over Nathan Smith RD / I840 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A436 over Nathan Smith RD / I840 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A436 over Nathan Smith RD / I840 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A436 over Nathan Smith RD / I840?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A436 over Nathan Smith RD / I840?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.