US Bridges

FAU 4876 over Stones Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190A3920003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,028
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4876 over Stones Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4876 over Stones Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,028 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,424 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 4876
CrossesStones Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4876
Coordinates36.2016, -86.59133
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stones Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4876 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 4876 over Stones Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 4876 over Stones Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4876 over Stones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.