US Bridges

FAU 3268 over N Fork Ewing Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19L32680005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,362
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3268 over N Fork Ewing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3268 over N Fork Ewing Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5,362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,672 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3268
CrossesN Fork Ewing Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 3268
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25001, -86.77658
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,362 (2021)
Projected traffic6,672 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3268 over N Fork Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3268 over N Fork 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 N Fork Ewing Creek carry?

About 5,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3268 over N Fork Ewing Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3268 over N Fork Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.