US Bridges

FAU 1008 over I-24

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19I00240047

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,980
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1008 over I-24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1008 over I-24 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 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 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,374 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1008
CrossesI-24
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01388, -86.62044
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,980 (2021)
Projected traffic5,374 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1008 over I-24 built?

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

What condition is FAU 1008 over 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 1008 over I-24 carry?

About 3,980 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1008 over I-24?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1008 over I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.