US Bridges

FAU 6 over Str 2 / Rmp Sd to 3252

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .5 M N SR6&ELLINGTON Ic · Structure no. 19SR0060017

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,296
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 over Str 2 / Rmp Sd to 3252 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 6 over Str 2 / Rmp Sd to 3252 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 17,296 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,136 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6
CrossesStr 2 / Rmp Sd to 3252
Location.5 M N SR6&ELLINGTON Ic
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17254, -86.76427
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,296 (2021)
Projected traffic46,136 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6 over Str 2 / Rmp Sd to 3252 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 over Str 2 / Rmp Sd to 3252 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6 over Str 2 / Rmp Sd to 3252 carry?

About 17,296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 over Str 2 / Rmp Sd to 3252?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 over Str 2 / Rmp Sd to 3252?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.