US Bridges

FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Broadmoor Driv

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 2 M NE JCT SR11&SR65 · Structure no. 19032520012

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Broadmoor Driv is a concrete continuous frame carrying FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Broadmoor Driv in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 37,665 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,157 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 6
CrossesSR 6 Ll / Broadmoor Driv
Location2 M NE JCT SR11&SR65
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates36.23042, -86.74755
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,665 (2021)
Projected traffic74,157 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Broadmoor Driv built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Broadmoor Driv 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Broadmoor Driv carry?

About 37,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Broadmoor Driv?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Broadmoor Driv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.