FAU 4951 over I40
FairDavidson County, Tennessee · Massman DR @ Spence Lane · Structure no. 19I00400119
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 287 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,377
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4951 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4951 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,354 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4951 over I40 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is FAU 4951 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 4951 over I40 carry?
About 3,377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4951 over I40?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4951 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.