US Bridges

FAU 3255 over I440

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 Loop in Nashville · Structure no. 19I04400007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3255 over I440 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3255 over I440 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 8,645 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,832 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 3255
CrossesI440
LocationI440 Loop in Nashville
RouteCity Street 3255
Coordinates36.13972, -86.82304
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,645 (2021)
Projected traffic13,832 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 3255 over I440 built?

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

What condition is FAU 3255 over I440 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 3255 over I440 carry?

About 8,645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3255 over I440?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3255 over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.