US Bridges

FAU 65 over Pages Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .2 M E JCT I65&SR65 · Structure no. 19S62190001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,241
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 65 over Pages Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 65 over Pages Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 26,241 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,411 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 65
CrossesPages Branch
Location.2 M E JCT I65&SR65
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20637, -86.77317
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,241 (2021)
Projected traffic40,411 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 65 over Pages Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 65 over Pages Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 65 over Pages Branch carry?

About 26,241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 65 over Pages Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 65 over Pages Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.