US Bridges

FAU 3242 350196L over Church ST/10-11-12&CSX R

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Downtown Nashville · Structure no. 19M32420001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,678 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
12,017
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3242 350196L over Church ST/10-11-12&CSX R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3242 350196L over Church ST/10-11-12&CSX R in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 12,017 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,227 by 2042. The structure is 1,678 ft (511.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3242 350196L
CrossesChurch ST/10-11-12&CSX R
LocationDowntown Nashville
RouteCity Street 3242
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15883, -86.78991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,678 ft (511.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,017 (2021)
Projected traffic19,227 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3242 350196L over Church ST/10-11-12&CSX R built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3242 350196L over Church ST/10-11-12&CSX R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3242 350196L over Church ST/10-11-12&CSX R carry?

About 12,017 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3242 350196L over Church ST/10-11-12&CSX R?

The structure is 1,678 ft (511.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3242 350196L over Church ST/10-11-12&CSX R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.