US Bridges

FAU 4169 over Mill Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Antioch Pk @ Richards RD · Structure no. 190A5990001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,583
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4169 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 4169 over Mill Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,583 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,176 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4169
CrossesMill Creek
LocationAntioch Pk @ Richards RD
RouteCity Street 4169
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0698, -86.68417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,583 (2021)
Projected traffic18,176 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$482,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4169 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FAU 4169 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 4169 over Mill Creek carry?

About 10,583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4169 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4169 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.