US Bridges

FAU 4911 over I65

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Chestnut Ave @ 8th Ave. S · Structure no. 19I00650033

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,312
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4911 over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4911 over I65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 4,312 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,320 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4911
CrossesI65
LocationChestnut Ave @ 8th Ave. S
RouteCity Street 4911
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14187, -86.77696
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 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 length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,312 (2021)
Projected traffic10,320 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4911 over I65 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4911 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 4911 over I65 carry?

About 4,312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4911 over I65?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4911 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.