US Bridges

FAU 4949 over Currey Rd. / Briley Pkwy

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Brick Church @ Briley Pkw · Structure no. 19SR1550059

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4949 over Currey Rd. / Briley Pkwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4949 over Currey Rd. / Briley Pkwy in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 2,213 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4949
CrossesCurrey Rd. / Briley Pkwy
LocationBrick Church @ Briley Pkw
RouteCity Street 4949
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11203, -86.70963
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,213 (2021)
Projected traffic4,176 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4949 over Currey Rd. / Briley Pkwy built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4949 over Currey Rd. / Briley Pkwy 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 4949 over Currey Rd. / Briley Pkwy carry?

About 2,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4949 over Currey Rd. / Briley Pkwy?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4949 over Currey Rd. / Briley Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.