US Bridges

FAU 4930 over I65

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19I00650089

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,584
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4930 over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4930 over I65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,584 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,936 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 4930
CrossesI65
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4930
Coordinates36.29778, -86.71394
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,584 (2021)
Projected traffic14,936 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4930 over I65 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4930 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 4930 over I65 carry?

About 7,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4930 over I65?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4930 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.