US Bridges

FAU 4914 over I40

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Davidson ST@I40 Innerloop · Structure no. 19I00400075

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,938
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4914 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4914 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,938 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,728 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4914
CrossesI40
LocationDavidson ST@I40 Innerloop
RouteCity Street 4914
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15128, -86.78665
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 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 length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,938 (2021)
Projected traffic11,728 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4914 over I40 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4914 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4914 over I40 carry?

About 4,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4914 over I40?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4914 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.