US Bridges

FAU 2 over Little Duck River

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Manchester · Structure no. 16SR0020017

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,748
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2 over Little Duck River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2 over Little Duck River in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,748 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,797 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2
CrossesLittle Duck River
LocationIn Manchester
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.46237, -86.06505
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2 over Little Duck River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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

How long is FAU 2 over Little Duck River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2 over Little Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.