US Bridges

FAU 4527 over Owl Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI SE JCT SR252&SR253 · Structure no. 940A1540003

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,620
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4527 over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4527 over Owl Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5,620 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,654 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4527
CrossesOwl Creek
Location2.3 MI SE JCT SR252&SR253
RouteCity Street 4527
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98528, -86.73875
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,620 (2021)
Projected traffic7,654 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

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$167,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4527 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4527 over Owl 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4527 over Owl Creek carry?

About 5,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4527 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4527 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.