US Bridges

Wedgewood Ave. over Browns Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · At Int With Craighead · Structure no. 19032560003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,317
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wedgewood Ave. over Browns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wedgewood Ave. over Browns Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWedgewood Ave.
CrossesBrowns Creek
LocationAt Int With Craighead
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13166, -86.76064
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,317 (2023)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wedgewood Ave. over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wedgewood Ave. over Browns 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wedgewood Ave. over Browns Creek carry?

About 11,317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wedgewood Ave. over Browns Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Wedgewood Ave. over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.