US Bridges

FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over Waldron RD / I24

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI NW JCT I24&SR266 · Structure no. 75I00240003

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over Waldron RD / I24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over Waldron RD / I24 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 years old, older 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 31,217 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,947 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 1057 (sa 7526)
CrossesWaldron RD / I24
Location2.1 MI NW JCT I24&SR266
RouteCity Street 1057
Coordinates35.995, -86.59665
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,217 (2021)
Projected traffic49,947 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 1057 (sa 7526) over Waldron RD / I24 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over Waldron RD / I24 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over Waldron RD / I24 carry?

About 31,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over Waldron RD / I24?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over Waldron RD / I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.