US Bridges

FAU 4927 over Shanes Fork Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C7630001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,713
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4927 over Shanes Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4927 over Shanes 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 2,713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,552 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAU 4927
CrossesShanes Fork Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4927
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34324, -86.76598
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,713 (2021)
Projected traffic3,552 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4927 over Shanes Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4927 over Shanes 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 4927 over Shanes Fork Creek carry?

About 2,713 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4927 over Shanes Fork Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4927 over Shanes Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.