US Bridges

FAU 4869 over Station Camp Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI SE JCT SR174&SR258 · Structure no. 830A0860001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,106
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4869 over Station Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4869 over Station Camp Creek in Sumner 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 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 7,106 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,704 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 4869
CrossesStation Camp Creek
Location3.6 MI SE JCT SR174&SR258
RouteCounty Highway 4869
Coordinates36.36263, -86.55135
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,106 (2021)
Projected traffic12,704 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$859,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4869 over Station Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4869 over Station Camp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4869 over Station Camp Creek carry?

About 7,106 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4869 over Station Camp Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4869 over Station Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.