US Bridges

FAU 24 over Overall Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19SR0240001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 24 over Overall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 24 over Overall Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,043 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,691 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 24
CrossesOverall Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10921, -86.93418
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,043 (2021)
Projected traffic5,691 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$283,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 24 over Overall Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 24 over Overall 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 24 over Overall Creek carry?

About 3,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 24 over Overall Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 24 over Overall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.