US Bridges

FAU 4897 over Overall Creek

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Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190D7830001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,063
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4897 over Overall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4897 over Overall Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5,063 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,064 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4897
CrossesOverall Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4897
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10182, -86.93107
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,063 (2021)
Projected traffic8,064 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 4897 over Overall Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4897 over Overall 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 4897 over Overall Creek carry?

About 5,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4897 over Overall Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAU 4897 over Overall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.