FAU 4918 over Whites Creek
GoodDavidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C5870001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,563
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4918 over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 4918 over Whites Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5,563 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,608 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4918 over Whites Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4918 over Whites 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 4918 over Whites Creek carry?
About 5,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4918 over Whites Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4918 over Whites Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.