US Bridges

FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI NW JCT I40 · Structure no. 19SR1550065

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
459 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
47,778
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47,778 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,446 by 2041. The structure is 459 ft (140 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 408 (sr 155)
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.3 MI NW JCT I40
RouteState Highway 155
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15692, -86.85873
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length459 ft (140 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,778 (2021)
Projected traffic81,446 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek carry?

About 47,778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek?

The structure is 459 ft (140 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 408 (sr 155) over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.