US Bridges

FAU 4892 over Sugartree Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Abbott-Martin Rd@cross CR · Structure no. 190B9560001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,045
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4892 over Sugartree Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4892 over Sugartree Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 10,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,232 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 4892
CrossesSugartree Creek
LocationAbbott-Martin Rd@cross CR
RouteCity Street 4892
Coordinates36.10658, -86.82152
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,045 (2021)
Projected traffic21,232 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$116,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4892 over Sugartree Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4892 over Sugartree 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 4892 over Sugartree Creek carry?

About 10,045 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4892 over Sugartree Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4892 over Sugartree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.