US Bridges

FAP 386 over FAU 4872 Forest Retreat

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 0.4 M W JCT SR258&SR386 · Structure no. 83SR3860009

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,291
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 386 over FAU 4872 Forest Retreat is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 386 over FAU 4872 Forest Retreat in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 65,291 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,672 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 386
CrossesFAU 4872 Forest Retreat
Location0.4 M W JCT SR258&SR386
RouteState Highway SR386
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33015, -86.6269
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,291 (2021)
Projected traffic114,672 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 386 over FAU 4872 Forest Retreat built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 386 over FAU 4872 Forest Retreat 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 386 over FAU 4872 Forest Retreat carry?

About 65,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 386 over FAU 4872 Forest Retreat?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 386 over FAU 4872 Forest Retreat?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.