US Bridges

FAU 130 over Duck River

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · .05 Mi.S.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR1300017

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
603 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 130 over Duck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 130 over Duck River in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,213 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,648 by 2040. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFAU 130
CrossesDuck River
Location.05 Mi.S.Of Shelbyville
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates35.47264, -86.44537
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length603 ft (183.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,213 (2021)
Projected traffic7,648 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAU 130 over Duck River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 130 over Duck River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 130 over Duck River carry?

About 4,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 130 over Duck River?

The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 130 over Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.