US Bridges

FAU 3944 over SR 386

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.3 M E JCT SR258&SR386 · Structure no. 83SR3860021

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,808
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3944 over SR 386 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3944 over SR 386 in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,808 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,352 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 3944
CrossesSR 386
Location1.3 M E JCT SR258&SR386
RouteCity Street 3944
Coordinates36.33247, -86.5935
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,808 (2021)
Projected traffic10,352 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3944 over SR 386 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3944 over SR 386 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 FAU 3944 over SR 386 carry?

About 7,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3944 over SR 386?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3944 over SR 386?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.