US Bridges

FAU1011 over J.Percy Priest Dam Splwy

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Nashville Tn · Structure no. 19010110009

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,180
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

FAU1011 over J.Percy Priest Dam Splwy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU1011 over J.Percy Priest Dam Splwy in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 11,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU1011
CrossesJ.Percy Priest Dam Splwy
LocationNashville Tn
RouteState Lands Road 1011
Coordinates36.13333, -86.66667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,180 (2017)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU1011 over J.Percy Priest Dam Splwy built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU1011 over J.Percy Priest Dam Splwy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU1011 over J.Percy Priest Dam Splwy carry?

About 11,180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU1011 over J.Percy Priest Dam Splwy?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU1011 over J.Percy Priest Dam Splwy?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).