US Bridges

FAU 3295 over Db Todd/ 18th &herman ST

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19032950001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
963 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,883
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3295 over Db Todd/ 18th &herman ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3295 over Db Todd/ 18th &herman ST in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 10,883 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,074 by 2041. The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3295
CrossesDb Todd/ 18th &herman ST
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 3295
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16168, -86.80254
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length963 ft (293.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,883 (2021)
Projected traffic21,074 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3295 over Db Todd/ 18th &herman ST built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3295 over Db Todd/ 18th &herman ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3295 over Db Todd/ 18th &herman ST carry?

About 10,883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3295 over Db Todd/ 18th &herman ST?

The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3295 over Db Todd/ 18th &herman ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.