US Bridges

FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NW JCT SR10&SR24 · Structure no. 950A1580001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,768
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,768 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,632 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 4285
CrossesBartons Creek
Location2.5 MI NW JCT SR10&SR24
RouteCity Street 4285
Coordinates36.23537, -86.31505
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,768 (2021)
Projected traffic7,632 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$703,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 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 10,768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4285 over Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.