US Bridges

FAU 3201 over Duck River

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · In Columbia City Limits · Structure no. 60M32010001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,674
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3201 over Duck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3201 over Duck River in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,674 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,488 by 2040. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3201
CrossesDuck River
LocationIn Columbia City Limits
RouteCity Street 3201
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61803, -87.03212
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,674 (2021)
Projected traffic7,488 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3201 over Duck River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3201 over Duck River 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 3201 over Duck River carry?

About 3,674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3201 over Duck River?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3201 over Duck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.