US Bridges

FAU 24 over Brown Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .1 M SW JCT SR24&SR251 · Structure no. 19SR0240003

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 24 over Brown Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 24 over Brown Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 93 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 3,043 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,691 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 24
CrossesBrown Creek
Location.1 M SW JCT SR24&SR251
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1161, -86.9238
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,043 (2021)
Projected traffic5,691 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$625,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 24 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAU 24 over Brown Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 24 over Brown Creek carry?

About 3,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 24 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 24 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.