US Bridges

FAU 4876 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Tulip Grove Rd@donelson · Structure no. 190A3920001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,028
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4876 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4876 over Dry Fork Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, 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 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 9,028 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,424 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 4876
CrossesDry Fork Creek
LocationTulip Grove Rd@donelson
RouteCounty Highway 4876
Coordinates36.18285, -86.59492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,028 (2021)
Projected traffic13,424 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4876 over Dry Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4876 over Dry Fork 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 4876 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 9,028 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FAU 4876 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 4876 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.