US Bridges

FAU 4169 over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Antioch Pk @ Vaden Ave · Structure no. 190A5990007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,807
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4169 over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4169 over Seven Mile Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,807 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,520 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 4169
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationAntioch Pk @ Vaden Ave
RouteCity Street 4169
Coordinates36.09885, -86.71356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4169 over Seven Mile 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 4169 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 4169 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4169 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.