FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU1011

Carrying FAU1011 over J.PERCY PRIEST DAM SPLWY

NASHVILLE, TN, Davidson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
91 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU1011

The FAU1011 bridge in Davidson, Tennessee carries FAU1011 over J.PERCY PRIEST DAM SPLWY. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 66.1 meters (217 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,180 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 91.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAU1011 compares

▲ 61.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Tennessee bridges
836
Bridges in Davidson · 26 in Poor condition
FAU1011 91.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
9.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
91.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
66.1 m (217 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
Army Corps of Engineers
Avg Daily Traffic
11,180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
19010110009

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU1011 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAU1011 against other structures in Davidson and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAU1011?

FAU1011 in Davidson, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU1011 inspected?

FAU1011's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,180 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU1011 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU1011?

FAU1011 has an NBI inventory load rating of 91.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU1011?

FAU1011 is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.

How old is FAU1011 and does age affect safety?

FAU1011 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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