US Bridges

FAU 4166 over I40

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Spence Ln@murfreesboro RD · Structure no. 19I00400115

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,573
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4166 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4166 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,573 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,243 by 2042. The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 4166
CrossesI40
LocationSpence Ln@murfreesboro RD
RouteCity Street 4166
Coordinates36.14003, -86.72242
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (111 m)
Longest span187 ft (57.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,573 (2021)
Projected traffic14,243 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4166 over I40 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4166 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4166 over I40 carry?

About 8,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4166 over I40?

The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4166 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.