US Bridges

FAU 3268 over Ewing Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Parkwood · Structure no. 19L32680003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,416
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3268 over Ewing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3268 over Ewing Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 14,416 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,896 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 3268
CrossesEwing Creek
LocationIn Parkwood
RouteCity Street 3268
Coordinates36.23278, -86.7813
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,416 (2021)
Projected traffic24,896 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3268 over Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3268 over Ewing Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3268 over Ewing Creek carry?

About 14,416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3268 over Ewing Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3268 over Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.