FAU 246 over Carter Creek
GoodMaury County, Tennessee · .9 M NW JCT SR6&SR246 · Structure no. 60S61810003
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,605
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 246 over Carter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 246 over Carter Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,605 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,704 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 246 over Carter Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 246 over Carter 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 246 over Carter Creek carry?
About 3,605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 246 over Carter Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 246 over Carter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.