FAU 3943 over Drakes Creek
GoodSumner County, Tennessee · Indian Lake Blvd. · Structure no. 83039440001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,971
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3943 over Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3943 over Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,971 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,544 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 3943 over Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3943 over Drakes 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 3943 over Drakes Creek carry?
About 17,971 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3943 over Drakes Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3943 over Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.