US Bridges

FAU 4960 over I24

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1.3 M. Se. Bell Rd. · Structure no. 19I00240045

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,453
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4960 over I24 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4960 over I24 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,453 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,296 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4960
CrossesI24
Location1.3 M. Se. Bell Rd.
RouteCity Street 4960
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0312, -86.63977
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,453 (2021)
Projected traffic6,296 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4960 over I24 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4960 over I24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4960 over I24 carry?

About 2,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4960 over I24?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4960 over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.