US Bridges

FAP 311 over SR 2

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · 2.1 Mi.W.Of Cleveland · Structure no. 06SR0020003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,412
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 311 over SR 2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 311 over SR 2 in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 21,412 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,686 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAP 311
CrossesSR 2
Location2.1 Mi.W.Of Cleveland
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.14337, -84.92395
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,412 (2021)
Projected traffic33,686 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 311 over SR 2 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 311 over SR 2 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 311 over SR 2 carry?

About 21,412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 311 over SR 2?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 311 over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.