US Bridges

FAP 1 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI SW JCT SR69A&SR191 · Structure no. 03SR0010031

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over CSX Railroad in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 3,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,984 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.7 MI SW JCT SR69A&SR191
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04464, -88.14036
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,115 (2021)
Projected traffic4,984 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 FAP 1 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 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 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.