US Bridges

FAP 386 over Saundersville RD

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.9 M E JCT SR258&SR386 · Structure no. 83SR3860025

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,055
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 386 over Saundersville RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 386 over Saundersville RD in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 42 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 59,055 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,840 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 386
CrossesSaundersville RD
Location2.9 M E JCT SR258&SR386
RouteState Highway SR386
Coordinates36.32924, -86.56329
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
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,055 (2021)
Projected traffic103,840 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 386 over Saundersville RD built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FAP 386 over Saundersville RD 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 Saundersville RD carry?

About 59,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 386 over Saundersville RD?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 386 over Saundersville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.