FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 11

Carrying FAU 11 over BRANCH

.9 M N JCT I65&SR11, Davidson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 11

The FAU 11 bridge in Davidson, Tennessee carries FAU 11 over BRANCH. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1952, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,871 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.4 metric tons.

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

How FAU 11 compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Tennessee bridges
836
Bridges in Davidson · 26 in Poor condition
FAU 11 22.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.7
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1952
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,871 vehicles/day
Structure Number
19SR0110023

How to read this record

FAU 11 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FAU 11 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 FAU 11?

FAU 11 in Davidson, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 11 inspected?

FAU 11'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 20,871 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 11 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU 11?

FAU 11 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 11?

FAU 11 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 11 and does age affect safety?

FAU 11 was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1952.

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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.