US Bridges

FAU 6 over Str 3@ Ellington Pky I/C

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .5 M N SR6&ELLINGTON Ic · Structure no. 19SR0060035

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,374
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 over Str 3@ Ellington Pky I/C is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6 over Str 3@ Ellington Pky I/C in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44,374 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,304 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6
CrossesStr 3@ Ellington Pky I/C
Location.5 M N SR6&ELLINGTON Ic
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17347, -86.76627
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,374 (2021)
Projected traffic4,304 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6 over Str 3@ Ellington Pky I/C built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 over Str 3@ Ellington Pky I/C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6 over Str 3@ Ellington Pky I/C carry?

About 44,374 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 over Str 3@ Ellington Pky I/C?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 over Str 3@ Ellington Pky I/C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.