US Bridges

FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Opryland D

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Briley Pkwy@opryland DR · Structure no. 19S63260009

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Opryland D is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Opryland D in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 years old, older 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.

It carries about 75,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,035 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFAP 408 (sr 155)
CrossesBriley Pkwy / Opryland D
LocationBriley Pkwy@opryland DR
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates36.19713, -86.6877
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.3 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,200 (2021)
Projected traffic150,035 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Opryland D built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Opryland D 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 FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Opryland D carry?

About 75,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Opryland D?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Opryland D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.