US Bridges

FAU 3411 over Little Duck River

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Manchester City Limits · Structure no. 16034110001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
258 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,756
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3411 over Little Duck River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3411 over Little Duck River in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,756 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3411
CrossesLittle Duck River
LocationIn Manchester City Limits
RouteCity Street 3411
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48592, -86.08688
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,756 (2021)
Projected traffic5,840 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3411 over Little Duck River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3411 over Little Duck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3411 over Little Duck River carry?

About 3,756 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3411 over Little Duck River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3411 over Little Duck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.