US Bridges

FAU 11 over Dry Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1.9 M SW JCT SR11&SR174 · Structure no. 19SR0110029

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,655
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 11 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 11 over Dry Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,655 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,040 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAU 11
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.9 M SW JCT SR11&SR174
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates36.29685, -86.72453
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,655 (2021)
Projected traffic31,040 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 11 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FAU 11 over Dry Creek 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 11 over Dry Creek carry?

About 16,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 11 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 11 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.