US Bridges

FAU 4013 over Town Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · In City of Gallatin · Structure no. 830A7290001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,304
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4013 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4013 over Town 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 3,304 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,664 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 4013
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn City of Gallatin
RouteCity Street 4013
Coordinates36.39303, -86.44463
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,304 (2021)
Projected traffic5,664 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4013 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4013 over Town 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 4013 over Town Creek carry?

About 3,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4013 over Town Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4013 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.