US Bridges

FAP 254 over Mill Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .8 M W JCT SR254&I24 · Structure no. 19S61580005

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,992
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 254 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 254 over Mill Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 40,992 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,440 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 254
CrossesMill Creek
Location.8 M W JCT SR254&I24
RouteState Highway 254
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04515, -86.67202
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,992 (2021)
Projected traffic66,440 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 254 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 40,992 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 254 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 254 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.