US Bridges

FAP 1 over I440 Rp F & H

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 Innerchange · Structure no. 19I04400009

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over I440 Rp F & H is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over I440 Rp F & H 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32,580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,128 by 2042. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesI440 Rp F & H
LocationI440 Innerchange
RouteU.S. Route SR001
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13678, -86.82154
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,580 (2021)
Projected traffic52,128 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over I440 Rp F & H built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over I440 Rp F & H in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over I440 Rp F & H carry?

About 32,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over I440 Rp F & H?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over I440 Rp F & H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.