US Bridges

FAU 6 over Briley Pkwy Ll/Saunders

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Briley Pk-Sanders Av · Structure no. 19FA0100010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,787
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 over Briley Pkwy Ll/Saunders is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6 over Briley Pkwy Ll/Saunders in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,787 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,651 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6
CrossesBriley Pkwy Ll/Saunders
LocationBriley Pk-Sanders Av
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23745, -86.73212
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,787 (2021)
Projected traffic135,651 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 Briley Pkwy Ll/Saunders built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 over Briley Pkwy Ll/Saunders 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 Briley Pkwy Ll/Saunders carry?

About 66,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 over Briley Pkwy Ll/Saunders?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 over Briley Pkwy Ll/Saunders?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.