US Bridges

FAP 1 over I440 & Rmp-D

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I0440 @ West End Ave I/C · Structure no. 19I04400011

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,334
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over I440 & Rmp-D is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 1 over I440 & Rmp-D 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.

It carries about 31,334 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,134 by 2042. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesI440 & Rmp-D
LocationI0440 @ West End Ave I/C
RouteU.S. Route SR001
Coordinates36.13534, -86.82102
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,334 (2021)
Projected traffic50,134 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over I440 & Rmp-D built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over I440 & Rmp-D 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 & Rmp-D carry?

About 31,334 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over I440 & Rmp-D?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over I440 & Rmp-D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.