US Bridges

FAP 254 over Otter Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .2 M W JCT SR106&SR254 · Structure no. 19S61530001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,411
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 254 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 254 over Otter Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,411 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,891 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 254
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.2 M W JCT SR106&SR254
RouteState Highway 254
Coordinates36.04845, -86.86678
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,411 (2021)
Projected traffic32,891 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 254 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is FAP 254 over Otter 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 FAP 254 over Otter Creek carry?

About 16,411 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 254 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 254 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.