US Bridges

FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.0 M NE JCT I40&SR840 · Structure no. 95042850005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,133
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 24,133 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,632 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesFAU 4285
CrossesBartons Creek
Location2.0 M NE JCT I40&SR840
RouteCity Street 4285
Coordinates36.19227, -86.32905
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,133 (2021)
Projected traffic41,632 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4285 over Bartons 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek carry?

About 24,133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.