US Bridges

FAU 11 over Str 11@ Ellington Pky I/

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .5 M N SR6@ELLINGTON Ic · Structure no. 19SR0110037

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,155
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 11 over Str 11@ Ellington Pky I/ is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 11 over Str 11@ Ellington Pky I/ 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 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 7,155 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,563 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 11
CrossesStr 11@ Ellington Pky I/
Location.5 M N SR6@ELLINGTON Ic
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates36.1751, -86.76591
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,155 (2021)
Projected traffic8,563 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 11 over Str 11@ Ellington Pky I/ built?

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

What condition is FAU 11 over Str 11@ Ellington Pky I/ 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 11 over Str 11@ Ellington Pky I/ carry?

About 7,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 11 over Str 11@ Ellington Pky I/?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 11 over Str 11@ Ellington Pky I/?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.