US Bridges

FAU 2 over Duck River

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Manchester City Limits · Structure no. 16SR0020011

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,063
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2 over Duck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2 over Duck River in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,063 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,101 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 2
CrossesDuck River
LocationIn Manchester City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates35.4957, -86.10413
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,063 (2021)
Projected traffic16,101 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2 over Duck River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2 over Duck River carry?

About 10,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2 over Duck River?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2 over Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.