US Bridges

FAU 6 over Str 18@ Ellington Pky I/

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .5 M N SR6&ELLINGTON Ic · Structure no. 19032520003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
44,374
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 over Str 18@ Ellington Pky I/ is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 6 over Str 18@ Ellington Pky I/ in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 44,374 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,720 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6
CrossesStr 18@ Ellington Pky I/
Location.5 M N SR6&ELLINGTON Ic
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.174, -86.76752
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,374 (2021)
Projected traffic72,720 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6 over Str 18@ Ellington Pky I/ built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 over Str 18@ Ellington Pky I/ 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6 over Str 18@ Ellington Pky I/ carry?

About 44,374 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 over Str 18@ Ellington Pky I/?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 over Str 18@ Ellington Pky I/?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.