US Bridges

FAS452 over I840

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 5.1 MI SW JCT SR10&SR452 · Structure no. 75SR8400061

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,147
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS452 over I840 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS452 over I840 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,147 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,464 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS452
CrossesI840
Location5.1 MI SW JCT SR10&SR452
RouteState Highway SR452
Coordinates36.03956, -86.42956
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,147 (2021)
Projected traffic8,464 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAS452 over I840 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS452 over I840 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS452 over I840 carry?

About 7,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS452 over I840?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns FAS452 over I840?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.