US Bridges

FAU 3287 over Stoners Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19032870003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,063
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3287 over Stoners Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3287 over Stoners Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 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 16,063 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,904 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3287
CrossesStoners Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 3287
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19445, -86.60757
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,063 (2021)
Projected traffic23,904 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3287 over Stoners Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAU 3287 over Stoners 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 3287 over Stoners Creek carry?

About 16,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3287 over Stoners Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3287 over Stoners Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.