US Bridges

Nfa F588 over I40 Rl (eb)

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Btn-Elm-Hill Pk Spence LN · Structure no. 19I00400111

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,430
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F588 over I40 Rl (eb) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa F588 over I40 Rl (eb) in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,088 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa F588
CrossesI40 Rl (eb)
LocationBtn-Elm-Hill Pk Spence LN
RouteCity Street 0F588
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14053, -86.73206
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,430 (2020)
Projected traffic7,088 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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$619,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa F588 over I40 Rl (eb) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F588 over I40 Rl (eb) 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 Nfa F588 over I40 Rl (eb) carry?

About 4,430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F588 over I40 Rl (eb)?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F588 over I40 Rl (eb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.