US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Stones River

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · 3.84 Mi. E. Wilson CO LN · Structure no. 19SR0240021

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,714
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Stones River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Stones River in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 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 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 33,714 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,942 by 2042. The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesStones River
Location3.84 Mi. E. Wilson CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.18565, -86.63429
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length478 ft (145.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,714 (2021)
Projected traffic53,942 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 401 (sr 24) over Stones River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Stones River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 401 (sr 24) over Stones River carry?

About 33,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Stones River?

The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over Stones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.