US Bridges

FAU 4875 over Madison Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI NW JCT SR 6&SR 258 · Structure no. 830A0460001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,785
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4875 over Madison Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4875 over Madison Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,785 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,202 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAU 4875
CrossesMadison Creek
Location3.6 MI NW JCT SR 6&SR 258
RouteCity Street 4875
Coordinates36.35171, -86.68455
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,785 (2021)
Projected traffic2,202 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4875 over Madison Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4875 over Madison 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 4875 over Madison Creek carry?

About 2,785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4875 over Madison Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4875 over Madison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.