US Bridges

FAU 24 over Richland Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 2 M NW JCT I440&SR1 · Structure no. 19SR0240005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,557
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 24 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 24 over Richland Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,557 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,267 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAU 24
CrossesRichland Creek
Location2 M NW JCT I440&SR1
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.15065, -86.85437
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,557 (2021)
Projected traffic32,267 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 24 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 24 over Richland 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 Richland Creek carry?

About 23,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 24 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 24 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.