FAU 5508 over Carr Creek
GoodRobertson County, Tennessee · In Springfield · Structure no. 74055080001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,644
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5508 over Carr Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5508 over Carr Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,644 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,064 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5508 over Carr Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5508 over Carr 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 5508 over Carr Creek carry?
About 2,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5508 over Carr Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5508 over Carr Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.