US Bridges

FAU 3295 over I40

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Dr. Db Todd Jr Blvd / I40 · Structure no. 19I00400053

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,099
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3295 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3295 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,099 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,038 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3295
CrossesI40
LocationDr. Db Todd Jr Blvd / I40
RouteCity Street 3295
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17006, -86.80684
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
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 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 length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,099 (2021)
Projected traffic19,038 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3295 over I40 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3295 over I40 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3295 over I40 carry?

About 11,099 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3295 over I40?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3295 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.