US Bridges

FAU 3211 over Little Bigby Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .2 M SW JCT SR50&4038 · Structure no. 60040380001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,842
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3211 over Little Bigby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3211 over Little Bigby Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,842 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,504 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 3211
CrossesLittle Bigby Creek
Location.2 M SW JCT SR50&4038
RouteCity Street 3211
Coordinates35.6114, -87.07097
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,842 (2021)
Projected traffic11,504 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3211 over Little Bigby Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3211 over Little Bigby 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3211 over Little Bigby Creek carry?

About 6,842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3211 over Little Bigby Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3211 over Little Bigby Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.