US Bridges

FAU 1403 over CSX RR

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI SE JCT SR1 and SR2 · Structure no. 75014030003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,012
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1403 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 1403 over CSX RR in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 18,012 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,560 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 1403
CrossesCSX RR
Location2.0 MI SE JCT SR1 and SR2
RouteCity Street 1403
Coordinates35.81916, -86.39227
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,012 (2021)
Projected traffic32,560 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1403 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1403 over CSX RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1403 over CSX RR carry?

About 18,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1403 over CSX RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1403 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.