US Bridges

FAU 4946 over Mill Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Thompson Lane @currey Rd. · Structure no. 190A8080001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,140
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4946 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4946 over Mill Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 11,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,824 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4946
CrossesMill Creek
LocationThompson Lane @currey Rd.
RouteCity Street 4946
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11753, -86.71893
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,140 (2021)
Projected traffic17,824 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 4946 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAU 4946 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 4946 over Mill Creek carry?

About 11,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4946 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4946 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.