FAU 4624 over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadMaury County, Tennessee · 3.5 M. Ne. Columbia. · Structure no. 600A1670001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 359
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4624 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4624 over Bear Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4624 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4624 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 4624 over Bear Creek carry?
About 359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4624 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4624 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.