US Bridges

FAU 6 over B.Pkwy-Rmp-Wb/Briarvil R

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Near Nashville · Structure no. 19FA0100301

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

About this bridge

FAU 6 over B.Pkwy-Rmp-Wb/Briarvil R is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 6 over B.Pkwy-Rmp-Wb/Briarvil R 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 7,568 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 6
CrossesB.Pkwy-Rmp-Wb/Briarvil R
LocationNear Nashville
RouteCity Street 6
Coordinates36.23976, -86.7394
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,614 (2021)
Projected traffic7,568 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 B.Pkwy-Rmp-Wb/Briarvil R built?

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

What condition is FAU 6 over B.Pkwy-Rmp-Wb/Briarvil R 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-Rmp-Wb/Briarvil R carry?

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

How long is FAU 6 over B.Pkwy-Rmp-Wb/Briarvil R?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 over B.Pkwy-Rmp-Wb/Briarvil R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.