US Bridges

FAU 3252 over Gallatin RD / Briley Pkw

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19SR0060031

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,486
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3252 over Gallatin RD / Briley Pkw is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3252 over Gallatin RD / Briley Pkw in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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.

It carries about 20,486 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,336 by 2041. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 3252
CrossesGallatin RD / Briley Pkw
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 3252
Coordinates36.23468, -86.72462
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,486 (2021)
Projected traffic42,336 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3252 over Gallatin RD / Briley Pkw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3252 over Gallatin RD / Briley Pkw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3252 over Gallatin RD / Briley Pkw carry?

About 20,486 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3252 over Gallatin RD / Briley Pkw?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3252 over Gallatin RD / Briley Pkw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.