US Bridges

FAU 3960 over SR 67

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · Just E of I181-SR67 Exch · Structure no. 90SR0670019

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,462
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3960 over SR 67 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3960 over SR 67 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 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 7,462 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,546 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3960
CrossesSR 67
LocationJust E of I181-SR67 Exch
RouteCity Street 3960
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31035, -82.3322
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,462 (2021)
Projected traffic13,546 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 3960 over SR 67 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3960 over SR 67 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3960 over SR 67 carry?

About 7,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3960 over SR 67?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3960 over SR 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.