US Bridges

FAU 2 over I24

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Manchester · Structure no. 16I00240035

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,748
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2 over I24 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2 over I24 in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 21,748 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,797 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2
CrossesI24
LocationIn Manchester
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45757, -86.05235
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,748 (2021)
Projected traffic34,797 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2 over I24 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2 over I24 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2 over I24 carry?

About 21,748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2 over I24?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2 over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.