US Bridges

FAU 65 over Earthman Fork Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .1 M S JCT SR45&SR65 · Structure no. 19SR0650005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 65 over Earthman Fork Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 65 over Earthman Fork Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,461 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,627 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 65
CrossesEarthman Fork Creek
Location.1 M S JCT SR45&SR65
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26517, -86.83076
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,461 (2021)
Projected traffic7,627 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 65 over Earthman Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 65 over Earthman Fork 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 Earthman Fork Creek carry?

About 4,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 65 over Earthman Fork Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 65 over Earthman Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.