US Bridges

FAU 11 350181W over SR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy&csxr

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · SR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy &ss R · Structure no. 19SR0110015

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,940
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 11 350181W over SR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy&csxr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 11 350181W over SR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy&csxr in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,940 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,504 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 11 350181W
CrossesSR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy&csxr
LocationSR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy &ss R
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17598, -86.7661
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,940 (2021)
Projected traffic9,504 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 11 350181W over SR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy&csxr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAU 11 350181W over SR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy&csxr 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 11 350181W over SR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy&csxr carry?

About 5,940 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 11 350181W over SR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy&csxr?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 11 350181W over SR11/ELLINGTON Pkwy&csxr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.