US Bridges

FAU 4169 over Sorghum Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Antioch Pk @ Harding Pl · Structure no. 190A5990005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,807
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4169 over Sorghum Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4169 over Sorghum Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, 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 6,807 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,520 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4169
CrossesSorghum Creek
LocationAntioch Pk @ Harding Pl
RouteCity Street 4169
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09512, -86.70074
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,807 (2021)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 4169 over Sorghum Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4169 over Sorghum 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 Sorghum Creek carry?

About 6,807 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4169 over Sorghum Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAU 4169 over Sorghum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.