FAU 4917 over Buchanan Street / I65
GoodDavidson County, Tennessee · Buchanan ST / I65 · Structure no. 19I00650137
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,427
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4917 over Buchanan Street / I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4917 over Buchanan Street / I65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 8,427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,264 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4917 over Buchanan Street / I65 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4917 over Buchanan Street / 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 4917 over Buchanan Street / I65 carry?
About 8,427 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4917 over Buchanan Street / I65?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4917 over Buchanan Street / I65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.