US Bridges

FAU 4936 over Cooper Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D4350001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,174
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4936 over Cooper Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4936 over Cooper Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,174 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,888 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 4936
CrossesCooper Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4936
Coordinates36.20913, -86.71408
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating30.8 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 traffic2,174 (2021)
Projected traffic3,888 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4936 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4936 over Cooper 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4936 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 2,174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4936 over Cooper Creek?

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

Who owns FAU 4936 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.