FAU 4956 over Whittemore Branch
GoodDavidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 190E6610001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,916
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4956 over Whittemore Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4956 over Whittemore Branch 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 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 7,916 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,256 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4956 over Whittemore Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4956 over Whittemore Branch 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 4956 over Whittemore Branch carry?
About 7,916 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4956 over Whittemore Branch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4956 over Whittemore Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.