US Bridges

FAU 1869 (sa 6323) over Spring Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 5 M. N. Clarksville. · Structure no. 63S63790001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,933
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1869 (sa 6323) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1869 (sa 6323) over Spring Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,933 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,560 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 1869 (sa 6323)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5 M. N. Clarksville.
RouteCity Street 1869
Coordinates36.59882, -87.35087
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,933 (2021)
Projected traffic12,560 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1869 (sa 6323) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1869 (sa 6323) over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1869 (sa 6323) over Spring Creek carry?

About 8,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1869 (sa 6323) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1869 (sa 6323) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.