US Bridges

FAU 11 over I440

PoorPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · Nolensville RD / I440 · Structure no. 19I04400039

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,908
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 11 over I440 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 11 over I440 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27,908 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,653 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 11
CrossesI440
LocationNolensville RD / I440
RouteU.S. Route SR011
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12274, -86.75104
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,908 (2021)
Projected traffic44,653 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 11 over I440 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 11 over I440 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 11 over I440 carry?

About 27,908 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 11 over I440?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 11 over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.