FAU 45 over Cumberland River
PoorDavidson County, Tennessee · 2 M E JCT SR6&SR45 · Structure no. 19SR0450002
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 45 over Cumberland River is a steel truss - thru carrying FAU 45 over Cumberland River in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 97 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 32,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,773 by 2041. The structure is 1,222 ft (372.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 45 over Cumberland River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is FAU 45 over Cumberland River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 45 over Cumberland River carry?
About 32,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 45 over Cumberland River?
The structure is 1,222 ft (372.5 m) long with a longest span of 323 ft (98.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 45 over Cumberland River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.