US Bridges

FAU 3269 over Fesslers Lane / I40

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Fesslers Lane · Structure no. 19I00400101

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,774
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3269 over Fesslers Lane / I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3269 over Fesslers Lane / I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,774 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,315 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3269
CrossesFesslers Lane / I40
LocationFesslers Lane
RouteCity Street 3269
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14678, -86.74368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,774 (2021)
Projected traffic26,315 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3269 over Fesslers Lane / I40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3269 over Fesslers Lane / 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 3269 over Fesslers Lane / I40 carry?

About 13,774 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3269 over Fesslers Lane / I40?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3269 over Fesslers Lane / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.