US Bridges

FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Dickerson

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Briley Pkwy (nashville) · Structure no. 19SR1550053

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,369
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Dickerson is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 408 (sr 155) over Briley Pkwy / Dickerson in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 62,369 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,982 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 408 (sr 155)
CrossesBriley Pkwy / Dickerson
LocationBriley Pkwy (nashville)
RouteState Highway 155
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24159, -86.7571
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,369 (2021)
Projected traffic102,982 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

About 62,369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.