US Bridges

FAS 249 over New Hope Rd. / I24

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2.8 M NE of Mount Zion · Structure no. 11I00240003

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,460
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 249 over New Hope Rd. / I24 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 249 over New Hope Rd. / I24 in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,608 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 249
CrossesNew Hope Rd. / I24
Location2.8 M NE of Mount Zion
RouteState Highway 249
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34792, -86.9317
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,460 (2021)
Projected traffic6,608 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 249 over New Hope Rd. / I24 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 249 over New Hope Rd. / I24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 249 over New Hope Rd. / I24 carry?

About 4,460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 249 over New Hope Rd. / I24?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 249 over New Hope Rd. / I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.