US Bridges

FAU 1403 over Lytle Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI SE JCT SR1 and SR2 · Structure no. 75014030001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,012
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1403 over Lytle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 1403 over Lytle Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 18,012 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,819 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1403
CrossesLytle Creek
Location2.0 MI SE JCT SR1 and SR2
RouteCounty Highway 1403
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81226, -86.37696
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,012 (2021)
Projected traffic28,819 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$635,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1403 over Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1403 over Lytle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1403 over Lytle Creek carry?

About 18,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1403 over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1403 over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.