US Bridges

FAU 65 over Ewing Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 2.5 M NE SR12&SR112 · Structure no. 19SR0650001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,557
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 65 over Ewing Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 65 over Ewing Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,557 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,613 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 65
CrossesEwing Creek
Location2.5 M NE SR12&SR112
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23007, -86.81242
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,557 (2021)
Projected traffic13,613 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 65 over Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 65 over Ewing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 65 over Ewing Creek carry?

About 9,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 65 over Ewing Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 65 over Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.