US Bridges

FAU 6 350683H over Tennessee Southern RR

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .8 M S JCT SR99&SR6 · Structure no. 60SR0060021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,734
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 350683H over Tennessee Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 6 350683H over Tennessee Southern RR in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 8,734 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,616 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6 350683H
CrossesTennessee Southern RR
Location.8 M S JCT SR99&SR6
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61025, -87.06115
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,734 (2021)
Projected traffic12,616 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$547,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6 350683H over Tennessee Southern RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 350683H over Tennessee Southern RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 6 350683H over Tennessee Southern RR carry?

About 8,734 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 350683H over Tennessee Southern RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 350683H over Tennessee Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.