US Bridges

FAU 24 over Hermitage Ave Rl / I24

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I24-I40 Interchange - C8 · Structure no. 19I00240123

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,893
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 24 over Hermitage Ave Rl / I24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 24 over Hermitage Ave Rl / I24 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 11,893 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,346 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 24
CrossesHermitage Ave Rl / I24
LocationI24-I40 Interchange - C8
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15476, -86.76258
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,893 (2021)
Projected traffic21,346 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$368,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 24 over Hermitage Ave Rl / I24 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 24 over Hermitage Ave Rl / I24 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 24 over Hermitage Ave Rl / I24 carry?

About 11,893 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 24 over Hermitage Ave Rl / I24?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 24 over Hermitage Ave Rl / I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.