US Bridges

FAU 255 over Harding Place / I-24

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Harding PLACE-I24 · Structure no. 19I00240027

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,556
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 255 over Harding Place / I-24 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 255 over Harding Place / I-24 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 36,556 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 255
CrossesHarding Place / I-24
LocationHarding PLACE-I24
RouteState Highway 255
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08575, -86.70037
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,556 (2021)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 255 over Harding Place / I-24 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 255 over Harding Place / I-24 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 255 over Harding Place / I-24 carry?

About 36,556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 255 over Harding Place / I-24?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 255 over Harding Place / I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.