US Bridges

FAU 1395 over I40

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19I00400136

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,502
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1395 over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 1395 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 65 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 32,502 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,397 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1395
CrossesI40
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 1395
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15562, -86.62903
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,502 (2021)
Projected traffic34,397 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1395 over I40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is FAU 1395 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 1395 over I40 carry?

About 32,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1395 over I40?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1395 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.