US Bridges

FAU 3262 over I65

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 3rd. Ave . N / I65 · Structure no. 19I00650141

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3262 over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3262 over 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 4,775 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,018 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 3262
CrossesI65
Location3rd. Ave . N / I65
RouteCity Street 3262
Coordinates36.18766, -86.7943
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 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,775 (2021)
Projected traffic11,018 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3262 over I65 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3262 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3262 over I65 carry?

About 4,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3262 over I65?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3262 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.