US Bridges

FAU 5501 348025K over CSX RR & Richland Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Nashville-Belle Meade LN · Structure no. 190D8960001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,109
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5501 348025K over CSX RR & Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5501 348025K over CSX RR & Richland Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,109 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,576 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 5501 348025K
CrossesCSX RR & Richland Creek
LocationNashville-Belle Meade LN
RouteCity Street 5501
Coordinates36.12197, -86.85275
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,109 (2021)
Projected traffic7,576 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5501 348025K over CSX RR & Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5501 348025K over CSX RR & Richland 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5501 348025K over CSX RR & Richland Creek carry?

About 4,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5501 348025K over CSX RR & Richland Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5501 348025K over CSX RR & Richland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.