US Bridges

FAU 4167 over I40

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Elm Hill Pk@ Fesslers LN · Structure no. 19I00400103

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,102
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4167 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4167 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 8,102 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,651 by 2042. The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4167
CrossesI40
LocationElm Hill Pk@ Fesslers LN
RouteCity Street 4167
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14422, -86.73938
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,102 (2021)
Projected traffic17,651 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4167 over I40 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAU 4167 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4167 over I40 carry?

About 8,102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4167 over I40?

The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4167 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.