US Bridges

FAU 45 over Whites Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 0.98 Mi. E. SR-65 · Structure no. 19E00150001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,635
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 45 over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 45 over Whites Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 3,635 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,424 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 45
CrossesWhites Creek
Location0.98 Mi. E. SR-65
RouteState Highway 45
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2736, -86.81705
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,635 (2021)
Projected traffic7,424 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 45 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 45 over Whites 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 45 over Whites Creek carry?

About 3,635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 45 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 45 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.