US Bridges

FAU 3946 343812D over CSX Railroad

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · In Hendersonville · Structure no. 83M39410001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,260
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3946 343812D over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3946 343812D over CSX Railroad in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,736 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 3946 343812D
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Hendersonville
RouteCity Street 3946
Coordinates36.3012, -86.64803
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,260 (2021)
Projected traffic16,736 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3946 343812D over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3946 343812D over CSX Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 3946 343812D over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3946 343812D over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3946 343812D over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.