US Bridges

FAU 45 over I65

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Exit 92 (madison Exit) · Structure no. 19I00650081

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 45 over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 45 over I65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,976 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 45
CrossesI65
LocationExit 92 (madison Exit)
RouteState Highway SR045
Coordinates36.26479, -86.73785
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,275 (2021)
Projected traffic36,976 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 45 over I65 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 45 over I65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 45 over I65 carry?

About 19,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 45 over I65?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 45 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.