FAU 171
Carrying FAU 171 over SAVAGE BRANCH
2 MI.S.W.OF STONE'S RIVER, Davidson, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAU 171
The FAU 171 bridge in Davidson, Tennessee carries FAU 171 over SAVAGE BRANCH. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,504 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAU 171 compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,504 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 19SR1710003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 171 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 FAU 171 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 171?
FAU 171 in Davidson, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAU 171 inspected?
FAU 171'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 13,504 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 171 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 FAU 171?
FAU 171 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 171?
FAU 171 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FAU 171 and does age affect safety?
FAU 171 was built in 1977, making it 49 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.
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