US Bridges

FAS 251 over Pond Creek

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.W. of Davidson Co. · Structure no. 11S61510007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 251 over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 251 over Pond Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,406 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 251
CrossesPond Creek
Location.5 Mi.W. of Davidson Co.
RouteState Highway 251
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20436, -86.99194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2021)
Projected traffic5,406 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 251 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 251 over Pond Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 251 over Pond Creek carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 251 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 251 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.