US Bridges

FAU 3248 over I440

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 Loop in Nashville · Structure no. 19I04400025

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,389
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3248 over I440 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3248 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 5 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 6,389 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,222 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3248
CrossesI440
LocationI440 Loop in Nashville
RouteCity Street 3248
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11609, -86.79176
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,389 (2021)
Projected traffic10,222 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3248 over I440 built?

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

What condition is FAU 3248 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 3248 over I440 carry?

About 6,389 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3248 over I440?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3248 over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.