US Bridges

Nfa F573 over I440

GoodPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 Loop in Nashville · Structure no. 19I04400055

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F573 over I440 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa F573 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa F573
CrossesI440
LocationI440 Loop in Nashville
RouteCity Street 0F573
Coordinates36.12528, -86.73417
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2020)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa F573 over I440 built?

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

What condition is Nfa F573 over I440 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa F573 over I440 carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F573 over I440?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F573 over I440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.