US Bridges

FAP 1 350902U over CSX Railroad

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · .6 Mi.E.Of Carroll County · Structure no. 03SR0010003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 350902U over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 1 350902U over CSX Railroad in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 5,761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,218 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1 350902U
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.6 Mi.E.Of Carroll County
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03458, -88.203
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,761 (2021)
Projected traffic9,218 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 350902U over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 350902U over CSX Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 350902U over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 350902U over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 350902U over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.