US Bridges

FAU 6 over BP-BR#2-WB/BRIAR-RAMP-A

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Briley Pk-Ellington Pk · Structure no. 19SR0060047

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,450 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
66,787
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 over BP-BR#2-WB/BRIAR-RAMP-A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6 over BP-BR#2-WB/BRIAR-RAMP-A in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 66,787 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,651 by 2041. The structure is 1,450 ft (442 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6
CrossesBP-BR#2-WB/BRIAR-RAMP-A
LocationBriley Pk-Ellington Pk
RouteState Highway 6
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24001, -86.74318
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,450 ft (442 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,787 (2021)
Projected traffic135,651 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6 over BP-BR#2-WB/BRIAR-RAMP-A built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 over BP-BR#2-WB/BRIAR-RAMP-A 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6 over BP-BR#2-WB/BRIAR-RAMP-A carry?

About 66,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 over BP-BR#2-WB/BRIAR-RAMP-A?

The structure is 1,450 ft (442 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 over BP-BR#2-WB/BRIAR-RAMP-A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.