US Bridges

FAU 6 over B.PKWY-LL-4E/ELLING Pky

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Briley Pk-Ellington Pk · Structure no. 19FA0100014

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,614
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 over B.PKWY-LL-4E/ELLING Pky is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 6 over B.PKWY-LL-4E/ELLING Pky in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 40,614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,651 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6
CrossesB.PKWY-LL-4E/ELLING Pky
LocationBriley Pk-Ellington Pk
RouteState Highway 6
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23886, -86.74145
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,614 (2021)
Projected traffic135,651 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 B.PKWY-LL-4E/ELLING Pky built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 over B.PKWY-LL-4E/ELLING Pky 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 B.PKWY-LL-4E/ELLING Pky carry?

About 40,614 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 over B.PKWY-LL-4E/ELLING Pky?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 over B.PKWY-LL-4E/ELLING Pky?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.