US Bridges

FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI NW JCT I40 · Structure no. 19FA0100017

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,778
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 47,778 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,446 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 408 (sr 155)
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.3 MI NW JCT I40
RouteState Highway 155
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16462, -86.86885
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,778 (2021)
Projected traffic81,446 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek carry?

About 47,778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.