US Bridges

FAU 6 350581P over Tennessee Southern RR

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 5.71 Mi.N. Jct. FAS 6253 · Structure no. 60SR0060023

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,734
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 350581P over Tennessee Southern RR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6 350581P over Tennessee Southern RR in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,734 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,974 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAU 6 350581P
CrossesTennessee Southern RR
Location5.71 Mi.N. Jct. FAS 6253
RouteU.S. Route 43
Coordinates35.61363, -87.05457
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,734 (2021)
Projected traffic13,974 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6 350581P over Tennessee Southern RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 350581P over Tennessee Southern RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 6 350581P over Tennessee Southern RR carry?

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

How long is FAU 6 350581P over Tennessee Southern RR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6 350581P over Tennessee Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.