US Bridges

FAU 11 over Brown Creek

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1.0 M N W JCT I440&SR11 · Structure no. 19SR0110011

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,487
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 11 over Brown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 11 over Brown Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,487 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,179 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 11
CrossesBrown Creek
Location1.0 M N W JCT I440&SR11
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13462, -86.75919
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,487 (2021)
Projected traffic31,179 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$157,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 11 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FAU 11 over Brown 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 11 over Brown Creek carry?

About 19,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAU 11 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 11 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.