US Bridges

FAU 5353 over Wartrace Creek

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 3 Miles SE of Springfield · Structure no. 740A3240001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5353 over Wartrace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5353 over Wartrace Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 5353
CrossesWartrace Creek
Location3 Miles SE of Springfield
RouteCity Street 5353
Coordinates36.47323, -86.83662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2023)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5353 over Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5353 over Wartrace 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 5353 over Wartrace Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5353 over Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5353 over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.