US Bridges

FAU 4888 over I65-RR-POWELL

GoodPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1 M. S. SR 155 @ I65 · Structure no. 19I00650117

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,117 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4888 over I65-RR-POWELL is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4888 over I65-RR-POWELL 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,717 by 2042. The structure is 1,117 ft (340.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 4888
CrossesI65-RR-POWELL
Location1 M. S. SR 155 @ I65
RouteCity Street 4888
Coordinates36.10134, -86.76523
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,117 ft (340.5 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,148 (2021)
Projected traffic17,717 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4888 over I65-RR-POWELL built?

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

What condition is FAU 4888 over I65-RR-POWELL 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4888 over I65-RR-POWELL carry?

About 11,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4888 over I65-RR-POWELL?

The structure is 1,117 ft (340.5 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4888 over I65-RR-POWELL?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.