US Bridges

FAU 3258 over I-40

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · In North Nashville · Structure no. 19I00400057

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3258 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3258 over I-40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,525 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,840 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3258
CrossesI-40
LocationIn North Nashville
RouteCity Street 3258
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17137, -86.79901
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,525 (2021)
Projected traffic16,840 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$512,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3258 over I-40 built?

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

What condition is FAU 3258 over I-40 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 3258 over I-40 carry?

About 10,525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3258 over I-40?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3258 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.