US Bridges

FAU 4957 over Mill Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Blue Hole Rd. in Antioch · Structure no. 190A5920001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,555
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4957 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 4957 over Mill Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 11,555 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4957
CrossesMill Creek
LocationBlue Hole Rd. in Antioch
RouteCity Street 4957
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05947, -86.67225
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,555 (2021)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4957 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4957 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 4957 over Mill Creek carry?

About 11,555 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4957 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4957 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.