FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 3201

Carrying FAU 3201 over DUCK RIVER

IN COLUMBIA CITY LIMITS, Maury, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 3201

The FAU 3201 bridge in Maury, Tennessee carries FAU 3201 over DUCK RIVER. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 91.1 meters (299 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,674 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.8 metric tons.

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

How FAU 3201 compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Tennessee bridges
433
Bridges in Maury · 27 in Poor condition
FAU 3201 19.8 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.4
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
91.1 m (299 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,674 vehicles/day
Structure Number
60M32010001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 3201 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 3201 against other structures in Maury 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 3201?

FAU 3201 in Maury, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 3201 inspected?

FAU 3201'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 3,674 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 3201 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU 3201?

FAU 3201 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 3201?

FAU 3201 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 3201 and does age affect safety?

FAU 3201 was built in 1973, making it 53 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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