US Bridges

Nfa F482 over I440

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 Loop in Nashville · Structure no. 19I04400043

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F482 over I440 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa F482 over I440 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa F482
CrossesI440
LocationI440 Loop in Nashville
RouteCity Street 0F482
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12149, -86.75584
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2020)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$557,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa F482 over I440 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F482 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 Nfa F482 over I440 carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F482 over I440?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F482 over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.