US Bridges

FAU 6 over Str 14@ Ellington Pky I/

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .5 M N SR6&ELLINGTON Ic · Structure no. 19SR0110043

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,374
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 over Str 14@ Ellington Pky I/ is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 6 over Str 14@ 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 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.

It carries about 44,374 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,336 by 2041. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6
CrossesStr 14@ Ellington Pky I/
Location.5 M N SR6&ELLINGTON Ic
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17458, -86.76575
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,374 (2021)
Projected traffic71,336 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6 over Str 14@ 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 6 over Str 14@ Ellington Pky I/ 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 6 over Str 14@ Ellington Pky I/ carry?

About 44,374 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 over Str 14@ Ellington Pky I/?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 over Str 14@ Ellington Pky I/?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.