US Bridges

FAU 4895 over Harpeth River

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Old Harding RD @ Bellevue · Structure no. 190D7520001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,691
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4895 over Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 4895 over Harpeth River in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,691 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,306 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 4895
CrossesHarpeth River
LocationOld Harding RD @ Bellevue
RouteCity Street 4895
Coordinates36.05913, -86.94455
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,691 (2021)
Projected traffic12,306 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 4895 over Harpeth River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4895 over Harpeth River 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 4895 over Harpeth River carry?

About 7,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4895 over Harpeth River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4895 over Harpeth River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.