US Bridges

FAU 4528 over Wartrace Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · In City of Springfield · Structure no. 740A3260001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,906
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4528 over Wartrace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4528 over Wartrace Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,906 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,824 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4528
CrossesWartrace Creek
LocationIn City of Springfield
RouteCity Street 4528
CountyRobertson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49748, -86.8503
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,906 (2021)
Projected traffic3,824 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4528 over Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4528 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 4528 over Wartrace Creek carry?

About 2,906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4528 over Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4528 over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.