FAU 11 over North Fork Ewing Creek
PoorDavidson County, Tennessee · .5 M S JCT SR11&SR45 · Structure no. 19SR0110027
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,871
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 11 over North Fork Ewing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 11 over North Fork Ewing Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 97 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 20,871 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,394 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 11 over North Fork Ewing Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is FAU 11 over North Fork Ewing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 11 over North Fork Ewing Creek carry?
About 20,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAU 11 over North Fork Ewing Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 11 over North Fork Ewing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.