US Bridges

FAU 4161 350210E over CSX Railroad

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Powell Ave @ Sidco Dr. · Structure no. 190B1700001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
299 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,163
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4161 350210E over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 4161 350210E over CSX Railroad in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 11,163 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,704 by 2041. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4161 350210E
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationPowell Ave @ Sidco Dr.
RouteCity Street 4161
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09272, -86.76037
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,163 (2021)
Projected traffic20,704 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4161 350210E over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FAU 4161 350210E over CSX Railroad 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 4161 350210E over CSX Railroad carry?

About 11,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4161 350210E over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4161 350210E over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.