US Bridges

FAU 1952 (sa 1914) over Stones Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19019520001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,607
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1952 (sa 1914) over Stones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 1952 (sa 1914) over Stones Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,607 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,712 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1952 (sa 1914)
CrossesStones Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 1952
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2, -86.58227
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,607 (2021)
Projected traffic7,712 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$338,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1952 (sa 1914) over Stones Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1952 (sa 1914) over Stones 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1952 (sa 1914) over Stones Creek carry?

About 4,607 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1952 (sa 1914) over Stones Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1952 (sa 1914) over Stones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.