US Bridges

FAP 254 over I65

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Brentwood · Structure no. 19I00650001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,292
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 254 over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 254 over I65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 31,292 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,966 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 254
CrossesI65
LocationIn Brentwood
RouteState Highway SR254
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03924, -86.7824
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,292 (2021)
Projected traffic81,966 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 254 over I65 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 254 over I65 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 FAP 254 over I65 carry?

About 31,292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 254 over I65?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 254 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.