US Bridges

FAU 3292 over Mccrory Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19032920001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,565
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3292 over Mccrory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3292 over Mccrory Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 11,565 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,816 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3292
CrossesMccrory Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 3292
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15759, -86.63605
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,565 (2021)
Projected traffic22,816 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3292 over Mccrory Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FAU 3292 over Mccrory 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 3292 over Mccrory Creek carry?

About 11,565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3292 over Mccrory Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3292 over Mccrory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.