US Bridges

FAU 4845 over Mill Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1 M.E.SR11-1.5M.S.BELL RD · Structure no. 190A5900003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,691
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4845 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4845 over Mill Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,691 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,056 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4845
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 M.E.SR11-1.5M.S.BELL RD
RouteCounty Highway 4845
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02097, -86.68086
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,691 (2021)
Projected traffic5,056 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 4845 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4845 over Mill 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 4845 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4845 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4845 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.