FAU 6 over SR 6 Rl / Douglas Avenue
PoorPosted for loadDavidson County, Tennessee · Ellington Pk - Douglas Av · Structure no. 19FA0060015
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,596
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 6 over SR 6 Rl / Douglas Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6 over SR 6 Rl / Douglas 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 46,596 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,554 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 6 over SR 6 Rl / Douglas Avenue built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 6 over SR 6 Rl / Douglas Avenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 6 over SR 6 Rl / Douglas Avenue carry?
About 46,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAU 6 over SR 6 Rl / Douglas Avenue?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 6 over SR 6 Rl / Douglas Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.