FAU 255 over I40
GoodDavidson County, Tennessee · Donelson Pike · Structure no. 19I00400127
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,281
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 255 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 255 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 39,281 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,242 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 255 over I40 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 255 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 255 over I40 carry?
About 39,281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAU 255 over I40?
The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 255 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.