US Bridges

FAU 4964 over East Fork Hamilton Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Anderson RD E. Creekview · Structure no. 190A5310001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,229
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4964 over East Fork Hamilton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4964 over East Fork Hamilton Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 7,229 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,048 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFAU 4964
CrossesEast Fork Hamilton Creek
LocationAnderson RD E. Creekview
RouteCity Street 4964
Coordinates36.0739, -86.62407
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,229 (2021)
Projected traffic12,048 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$415,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4964 over East Fork Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4964 over East Fork Hamilton 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 4964 over East Fork Hamilton Creek carry?

About 7,229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4964 over East Fork Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4964 over East Fork Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.