US Bridges

FAU D062 over Harpeth River

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3 MI SE JCT I65&SR96 · Structure no. 940D0620001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU D062 over Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU D062 over Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2041. The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFAU D062
CrossesHarpeth River
Location3 MI SE JCT I65&SR96
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates35.87745, -86.81451
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2020)
Projected traffic832 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 D062 over Harpeth River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU D062 over Harpeth 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU D062 over Harpeth River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU D062 over Harpeth River?

The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU D062 over Harpeth River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.