US Bridges

FAU 3209 over Duck River

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · .5 M NW JCT SR50&3209 · Structure no. 600A4920001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
461 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,129
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3209 over Duck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3209 over Duck River in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,152 by 2040. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 3209
CrossesDuck River
Location.5 M NW JCT SR50&3209
RouteCity Street 3209
Coordinates35.63508, -87.07117
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,129 (2021)
Projected traffic9,152 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3209 over Duck River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3209 over Duck River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3209 over Duck River carry?

About 6,129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3209 over Duck River?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3209 over Duck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.