US Bridges

FAU 1 over I40

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · SR 1 Broadway / I40 · Structure no. 19I00400071

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1 over I40 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 6 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 32,642 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,162 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1
CrossesI40
LocationSR 1 Broadway / I40
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15571, -86.78952
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 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 length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,642 (2021)
Projected traffic61,162 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$712,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1 over I40 built?

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

What condition is FAU 1 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 1 over I40 carry?

About 32,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1 over I40?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.