US Bridges

FAS 251 over Indian Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 4 M NW JCT SR24&SR251 · Structure no. 19S61510003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 251 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 251 over Indian Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,710 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 251
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4 M NW JCT SR24&SR251
RouteState Highway 251
Coordinates36.15462, -86.95139
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,574 (2021)
Projected traffic6,710 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 FAS 251 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 251 over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 251 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 251 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAS 251 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.