US Bridges

FAU 4890 over Sugartree Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Estes RD @ Dartmouth. · Structure no. 190B9240001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,179
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4890 over Sugartree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4890 over Sugartree 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 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 9,179 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,512 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4890
CrossesSugartree Creek
LocationEstes RD @ Dartmouth.
RouteCity Street 4890
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11462, -86.83683
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,179 (2021)
Projected traffic16,512 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4890 over Sugartree Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4890 over Sugartree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4890 over Sugartree Creek carry?

About 9,179 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4890 over Sugartree Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4890 over Sugartree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.