US Bridges

FAU 5739 over I840

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI E Jct. I24 & I840 · Structure no. 75SR8400067

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,869
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5739 over I840 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5739 over I840 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 15,869 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,032 by 2041. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 5739
CrossesI840
Location1.5 MI E Jct. I24 & I840
RouteCounty Highway 5739
Coordinates35.86736, -86.51124
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 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,869 (2021)
Projected traffic22,032 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 5739 over I840 built?

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

What condition is FAU 5739 over I840 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5739 over I840 carry?

About 15,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5739 over I840?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5739 over I840?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.