US Bridges

FAU 2 over Little Duck River

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Manchester City Limits · Structure no. 16SR0020014

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
323 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,453
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2 over Little Duck River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2 over Little Duck River in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 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 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 11,453 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,325 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2
CrossesLittle Duck River
LocationIn Manchester City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48667, -86.0911
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length323 ft (98.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,453 (2021)
Projected traffic18,325 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Little Duck River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FAU 2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2 over Little Duck River carry?

About 11,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2 over Little Duck River?

The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2 over Little Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.