US Bridges

FAP 25 over Town Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · .5 M SE JCT SR25&SR174 · Structure no. 83SR0250019

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,339
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 25 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 25 over Town Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 13,339 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,480 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesFAP 25
CrossesTown Creek
Location.5 M SE JCT SR25&SR174
RouteState Highway SR025
Coordinates36.38687, -86.45188
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,339 (2021)
Projected traffic24,480 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 25 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 25 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 25 over Town Creek carry?

About 13,339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 25 over Town Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAP 25 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.