US Bridges

FAP 254 over Collins Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .1 M W JCT SR254&I24 · Structure no. 19S61580007

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,992
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 254 over Collins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 254 over Collins Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 51 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 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 254
CrossesCollins Creek
Location.1 M W JCT SR254&I24
RouteState Highway 254
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04502, -86.65925
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,992 (2021)
Projected traffic66,440 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 FAP 254 over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAP 254 over Collins 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 Collins Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 254 over Collins Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 254 over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.