US Bridges

FAU 4450 over Stones Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · In City of Mt Juliet · Structure no. 950A5390001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,811
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4450 over Stones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4450 over Stones Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 4,811 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,552 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 4450
CrossesStones Creek
LocationIn City of Mt Juliet
RouteCity Street 4450
Coordinates36.1917, -86.51691
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,811 (2021)
Projected traffic7,552 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4450 over Stones Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAU 4450 over Stones 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 4450 over Stones Creek carry?

About 4,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4450 over Stones Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4450 over Stones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.