US Bridges

FAU 4926 over Ewing Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190C8690001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4926 over Ewing Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4926 over Ewing Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,376 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAU 4926
CrossesEwing Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4926
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26071, -86.76433
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2021)
Projected traffic3,376 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4926 over Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4926 over Ewing 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 4926 over Ewing Creek carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4926 over Ewing Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 4926 over Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.