US Bridges

FAU 3248 over I40

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Downtown Nashville · Structure no. 19I00400077

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,611
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3248 over I40 is a steel continuous frame carrying FAU 3248 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 13,611 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,778 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3248
CrossesI40
LocationIn Downtown Nashville
RouteCity Street 3248
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14952, -86.78443
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,611 (2021)
Projected traffic21,778 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$985,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3248 over I40 built?

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

What condition is FAU 3248 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 3248 over I40 carry?

About 13,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3248 over I40?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3248 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.