US Bridges

FAU 1947 (sa 7420) over Wartrace Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI SE JCT SR11&SR65 · Structure no. 74019470007

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,752
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1947 (sa 7420) over Wartrace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 1947 (sa 7420) over Wartrace Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2,752 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,064 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1947 (sa 7420)
CrossesWartrace Creek
Location1.7 MI SE JCT SR11&SR65
RouteCity Street 1947
CountyRobertson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48175, -86.85004
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,752 (2021)
Projected traffic4,064 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$478,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1947 (sa 7420) over Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FAU 1947 (sa 7420) over Wartrace Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1947 (sa 7420) over Wartrace Creek carry?

About 2,752 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1947 (sa 7420) over Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1947 (sa 7420) over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.