US Bridges

FAU 4167 over I40

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · 0.9 M.E. Donelson Pk · Structure no. 19I00400133

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,948
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4167 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4167 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,948 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,517 by 2042. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4167
CrossesI40
Location0.9 M.E. Donelson Pk
RouteCity Street 4167
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14284, -86.64986
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,948 (2021)
Projected traffic17,517 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4167 over I40 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4167 over I40 carry?

About 10,948 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4167 over I40?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4167 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.