US Bridges

FAU 441 over Little Harpeth River

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI SE JCT SR6&SR253 · Structure no. 94S63750003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,962
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 441 over Little Harpeth River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 441 over Little Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 19,962 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,507 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 441
CrossesLittle Harpeth River
Location2.7 MI SE JCT SR6&SR253
RouteState Highway 441
Coordinates35.96905, -86.77673
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,962 (2021)
Projected traffic27,507 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 441 over Little Harpeth River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 441 over Little 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 441 over Little Harpeth River carry?

About 19,962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 441 over Little Harpeth River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns FAU 441 over Little Harpeth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.