US Bridges

FAU 1004 over I40

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · .85 MI E of SR-265 · Structure no. 19I00400143

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,507
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1004 over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 1004 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 6 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 57,507 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,011 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1004
CrossesI40
Location.85 MI E of SR-265
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16945, -86.58534
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,507 (2021)
Projected traffic92,011 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1004 over I40 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAU 1004 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1004 over I40 carry?

About 57,507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1004 over I40?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1004 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.