US Bridges

FAU 4167 over Mill Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Elm Hill Pk@massman Drive · Structure no. 190Z3180001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,249
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4167 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4167 over Mill 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.

It carries about 13,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,952 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 4167
CrossesMill Creek
LocationElm Hill Pk@massman Drive
RouteCity Street 4167
Coordinates36.14487, -86.71252
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,249 (2021)
Projected traffic23,952 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$758,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4167 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4167 over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4167 over Mill Creek carry?

About 13,249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4167 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4167 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.