US Bridges

FAP 386 over Saundersville RD

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.9 M E JCT SR258&SR386 · Structure no. 83SR3860026

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 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 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 59,055 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,488 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 59 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
Coordinates36.32943, -86.5633
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,055 (2021)
Projected traffic94,488 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 386 over Saundersville RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 386 over Saundersville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.