US Bridges

FAU 3289 over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Paragon Mills Rd@dewian · Structure no. 190A6960001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,987
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3289 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3289 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 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 9,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,912 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 3289
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationParagon Mills Rd@dewian
RouteCity Street 3289
Coordinates36.08942, -86.72002
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 protection7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,987 (2021)
Projected traffic16,912 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3289 over Seven Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 3289 over Seven Mile 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 3289 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 9,987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3289 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3289 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.