US Bridges

FAP 386 over I65-1017-A380-CSX

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Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville @ Rivergate · Structure no. 19I00650115

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,188 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
69,592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 386 over I65-1017-A380-CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 386 over I65-1017-A380-CSX in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 69,592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,830 by 2042. The structure is 2,188 ft (666.9 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 386
CrossesI65-1017-A380-CSX
LocationIn Nashville @ Rivergate
RouteState Highway SR386
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30386, -86.7087
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,188 ft (666.9 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,592 (2021)
Projected traffic113,830 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$14.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 386 over I65-1017-A380-CSX built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 386 over I65-1017-A380-CSX 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 FAP 386 over I65-1017-A380-CSX carry?

About 69,592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 386 over I65-1017-A380-CSX?

The structure is 2,188 ft (666.9 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 386 over I65-1017-A380-CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.