US Bridges

FAU 24 350233L over L and N Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · 2.7 M NE JCT I440&SR11 · Structure no. 19SR0240013

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 24 350233L over L and N Railroad is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 24 350233L over L and N Railroad in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,115 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,584 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 24 350233L
CrossesL and N Railroad
Location2.7 M NE JCT I440&SR11
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15372, -86.72218
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,115 (2021)
Projected traffic22,584 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$910,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 24 350233L over L and N Railroad built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 24 350233L over L and N Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 24 350233L over L and N Railroad carry?

About 14,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 24 350233L over L and N Railroad?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 24 350233L over L and N Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.