US Bridges

FAS 171 over Mt. Juliet Rd./ I40

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.2 M N JCT SR171&SR265 · Structure no. 95I00400003

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,705
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 171 over Mt. Juliet Rd./ I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 171 over Mt. Juliet Rd./ I40 in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 years old, older 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 21,705 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,728 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 171
CrossesMt. Juliet Rd./ I40
Location1.2 M N JCT SR171&SR265
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates36.17118, -86.5131
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,705 (2021)
Projected traffic34,728 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 FAS 171 over Mt. Juliet Rd./ I40 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FAS 171 over Mt. Juliet Rd./ I40 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 171 over Mt. Juliet Rd./ I40 carry?

About 21,705 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 171 over Mt. Juliet Rd./ I40?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 171 over Mt. Juliet Rd./ I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.