US Bridges

FAU 4918 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C5870003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,563
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4918 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4918 over Dry Fork Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,563 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,608 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 4918
CrossesDry Fork Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 4918
Coordinates36.24715, -86.82915
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,563 (2021)
Projected traffic10,608 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4918 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4918 over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 5,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4918 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4918 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.