FAU 255 over Seven Mile Creek
GoodDavidson County, Tennessee · .1 M E JCT SR11&SR255 · Structure no. 19S63550003
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,556
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 255 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 255 over Seven Mile Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 36,556 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 255 over Seven Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 255 over Seven Mile 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 FAU 255 over Seven Mile Creek carry?
About 36,556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAU 255 over Seven Mile Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 255 over Seven Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.