US Bridges

FAU 4163 over Browns Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Bransford @ Sycamore · Structure no. 190B1140001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,474
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4163 over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 4163 over Browns Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,474 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,928 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4163
CrossesBrowns Creek
LocationBransford @ Sycamore
RouteCity Street 4163
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12785, -86.76714
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,474 (2021)
Projected traffic12,928 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4163 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4163 over Browns 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4163 over Browns Creek carry?

About 8,474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4163 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4163 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.