US Bridges

FAU 3268 over Little Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19L32680007

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,631
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3268 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3268 over Little Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 2,631 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,344 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 3268
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 3268
Coordinates36.27857, -86.78305
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,631 (2021)
Projected traffic5,344 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3268 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3268 over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3268 over Little Creek carry?

About 2,631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3268 over Little Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAU 3268 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.