US Bridges

FAU 5365 over Town Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · .2 M N JCT SR109&SR25 · Structure no. 83SR1090001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,760
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5365 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5365 over Town Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,592 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesFAU 5365
CrossesTown Creek
Location.2 M N JCT SR109&SR25
RouteCity Street 5365
Coordinates36.39091, -86.44736
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,760 (2021)
Projected traffic10,592 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$826,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5365 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5365 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 5365 over Town Creek carry?

About 6,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5365 over Town Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5365 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.