US Bridges

FAU 11 over I65

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Dickerson PK/I65 · Structure no. 19I00650071

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,805
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 11 over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 11 over I65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,805 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,784 by 2042. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 11
CrossesI65
LocationDickerson PK/I65
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23728, -86.75792
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,805 (2021)
Projected traffic27,784 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 11 over I65 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 11 over I65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 11 over I65 carry?

About 16,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAU 11 over I65?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 11 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.