US Bridges

FAS 46 over SR 46./I840

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 9.0 MI SE JCT SR100&SR 7 · Structure no. 94SR8400017

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,668
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 46 over SR 46./I840 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 46 over SR 46./I840 in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,668 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2041. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 46
CrossesSR 46./I840
Location9.0 MI SE JCT SR100&SR 7
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates35.87817, -87.0984
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,668 (2021)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 46 over SR 46./I840 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 46 over SR 46./I840 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 46 over SR 46./I840 carry?

About 1,668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 46 over SR 46./I840?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 46 over SR 46./I840?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.