US Bridges

FAU 3267 over I65 SB

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19I00650060

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3267 over I65 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3267 over I65 SB in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 6,141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,038 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3267
CrossesI65 SB
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 3267
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19559, -86.7927
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,141 (2021)
Projected traffic11,038 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$217,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3267 over I65 SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3267 over I65 SB 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 3267 over I65 SB carry?

About 6,141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3267 over I65 SB?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3267 over I65 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.