US Bridges

FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Madison Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI NW JCT SR6&SR258 · Structure no. 83E00120001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,256
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Madison Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 861 (sa 8301) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,928 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 861 (sa 8301)
CrossesMadison Creek
Location2.9 MI NW JCT SR6&SR258
RouteCity Street 861
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32272, -86.6782
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,256 (2021)
Projected traffic12,928 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$371,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Madison Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Madison 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Madison Creek carry?

About 9,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Madison Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Madison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.