FAU 24 over Brown Creek
FairDavidson County, Tennessee · 2 M N JCT JCT I440&SR11 · Structure no. 19SR0240011
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,464
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 24 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 24 over Brown Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 101 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 6 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 8,464 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,346 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 24 over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
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 8,464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 24 over Brown Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 24 over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.