US Bridges

FAU 3242 over I-40

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · Church ST./I40 · Structure no. 19I00400069

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,017
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3242 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3242 over I-40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,017 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,227 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3242
CrossesI-40
LocationChurch ST./I40
RouteCity Street 3242
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15753, -86.79127
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,017 (2021)
Projected traffic19,227 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3242 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3242 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 3242 over I-40 carry?

About 12,017 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3242 over I-40?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3242 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.