US Bridges

FAU 106 over I440

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 Loop in Nashville · Structure no. 19I04400019

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,470
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 106 over I440 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 106 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 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 35,470 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,752 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAU 106
CrossesI440
LocationI440 Loop in Nashville
RouteState Highway SR106
Coordinates36.1234, -86.80671
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,470 (2021)
Projected traffic56,752 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 106 over I440 built?

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

What condition is FAU 106 over I440 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 FAU 106 over I440 carry?

About 35,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 106 over I440?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 106 over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.