US Bridges

FAU 255 over Donelson Pk./Airport Ent

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 2 M N Murfreesboro Rd. · Structure no. 19SR2550003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,387
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 255 over Donelson Pk./Airport Ent is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 255 over Donelson Pk./Airport Ent in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 29,387 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,242 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 255
CrossesDonelson Pk./Airport Ent
Location2 M N Murfreesboro Rd.
RouteState Highway 255
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1329, -86.66396
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,387 (2021)
Projected traffic64,242 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$226,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 255 over Donelson Pk./Airport Ent built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 255 over Donelson Pk./Airport Ent 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 255 over Donelson Pk./Airport Ent carry?

About 29,387 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAU 255 over Donelson Pk./Airport Ent?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 255 over Donelson Pk./Airport Ent?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.