US Bridges

FAU 4169 over I24

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19I00240085

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,820
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4169 over I24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4169 over I24 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 24,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,712 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4169
CrossesI24
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4169
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03918, -86.64912
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 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 length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,820 (2021)
Projected traffic39,712 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 4169 over I24 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FAU 4169 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 4169 over I24 carry?

About 24,820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4169 over I24?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4169 over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.