US Bridges

FAU 4886 over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Wallace Rd@ Edmondson Pk. · Structure no. 190B2380001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,493
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4886 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4886 over Seven Mile Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 13,493 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,589 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 4886
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationWallace Rd@ Edmondson Pk.
RouteCity Street 4886
Coordinates36.07238, -86.73347
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,493 (2021)
Projected traffic21,589 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$278,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4886 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4886 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 4886 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 13,493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4886 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4886 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.