US Bridges

FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Granada Avenue

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Ellington - Granada Av · Structure no. 19FA0060012

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Granada Avenue is a concrete continuous frame carrying FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Granada Avenue in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 45,322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,350 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6
CrossesSR 6 Ll / Granada Avenue
LocationEllington - Granada Av
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18848, -86.75484
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,322 (2021)
Projected traffic74,350 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 / Granada Avenue built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Granada Avenue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Granada Avenue carry?

About 45,322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Granada Avenue?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 over SR 6 Ll / Granada Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.