Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Racoon Creek
Cheatham County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Racoon Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 58 of the 127 inventoried bridges in Cheatham County rated good (45.7%); 4 (3.1%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 25 ft |
| Location | 3 M. E. SR 12. |
| NBI structure number | 11F00080011 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Cheatham County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I24 over 124 Rl/ Ridge Road | 1973 | 75,818 | Fair |
| I24 over I24 Ll/ Ridge Road | 1973 | 75,818 | Good |
| I40 over Harpeth River | 1960 | 53,557 | Fair |
| I40 over Harpeth River | 1960 | 53,557 | Fair |
| I40 over Harpeth River | 2016 | 53,557 | Good |
| Fap 12 over Marrow Bone Creek | 1996 | 15,685 | Good |
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