US Bridges

FAU 4897 over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190E2360001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,236
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4897 over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4897 over Flat Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,584 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4897
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4897
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0718, -86.94666
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,236 (2021)
Projected traffic19,584 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

About 12,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4897 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4897 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.