US Bridges

FAS 253 over Owl Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · .4 M SW Davidson CO Line · Structure no. 94SR2530007

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,373
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 253 over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 253 over Owl Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 12,373 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,066 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 253
CrossesOwl Creek
Location.4 M SW Davidson CO Line
RouteState Highway 253
Coordinates35.99323, -86.6982
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,373 (2021)
Projected traffic18,066 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 253 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 253 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 253 over Owl Creek carry?

About 12,373 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 253 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 253 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.