US Bridges

FAU 11 over Str 15@ Ellington Pky I/

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .5 M N SR6&ELLINGTON Ic · Structure no. 19SR0110045

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

About this bridge

FAU 11 over Str 15@ Ellington Pky I/ is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 11 over Str 15@ 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 7,155 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,144 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 11
CrossesStr 15@ Ellington Pky I/
Location.5 M N SR6&ELLINGTON Ic
RouteState Highway 11
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17457, -86.76693
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,155 (2021)
Projected traffic24,144 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 15@ 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 15@ 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 11 over Str 15@ 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 15@ Ellington Pky I/?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 11 over Str 15@ Ellington Pky I/?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.