FAU 3960 over CSX Railroad
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Tennessee · Just E of I181-SR67 Exch · Structure no. 90039600003
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,462
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3960 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3960 over CSX Railroad in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,462 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,939 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3960 over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3960 over CSX Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 3960 over CSX Railroad carry?
About 7,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3960 over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3960 over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.