US Bridges

FAU 4927 over Walkers Creek

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Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C7630003

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,713
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4927 over Walkers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4927 over Walkers Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 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 4,341 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4927
CrossesWalkers Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4927
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34723, -86.73505
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,713 (2021)
Projected traffic4,341 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4927 over Walkers Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4927 over Walkers 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4927 over Walkers Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 4927 over Walkers Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4927 over Walkers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.