US Bridges

FAU 255 over I65

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Harding PLACE/I65 · Structure no. 19I00650009

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 255 over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 255 over I65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 24,759 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,042 by 2042. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 255
CrossesI65
LocationHarding PLACE/I65
RouteState Highway SR255
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08255, -86.76421
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.6 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,759 (2021)
Projected traffic52,042 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FAU 255 over I65 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 255 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 FAU 255 over I65 carry?

About 24,759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 255 over I65?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.6 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 255 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.