US Bridges

FAU 4881 over Belle Meade Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Bellemeade Blvd-West End · Structure no. 19S63340003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,867
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4881 over Belle Meade Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 4881 over Belle Meade Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,867 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,378 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4881
CrossesBelle Meade Branch
LocationBellemeade Blvd-West End
RouteCity Street 4881
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09078, -86.8595
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,867 (2021)
Projected traffic12,378 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4881 over Belle Meade Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4881 over Belle Meade Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4881 over Belle Meade Branch carry?

About 5,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4881 over Belle Meade Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4881 over Belle Meade Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.