FAU 255 over Mill Creek
GoodDavidson County, Tennessee · .8 M NE JCT I24&SR255 · Structure no. 19004430001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,191
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 255 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 255 over Mill Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30,191 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,605 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 255 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 255 over Mill Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 255 over Mill Creek carry?
About 30,191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 255 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 255 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.