US Bridges

FAU 3944 over Drakes Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI SE JCT SR174&SR258 · Structure no. 830A4140001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,808
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3944 over Drakes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3944 over Drakes 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 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 7,808 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,416 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3944
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location0.9 MI SE JCT SR174&SR258
RouteCity Street 3944
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3598, -86.6087
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,808 (2021)
Projected traffic10,416 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$758,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3944 over Drakes Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 3944 over Drakes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3944 over Drakes Creek carry?

About 7,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3944 over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3944 over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.