US Bridges

FAP 311 over Varnell Rd. (nfa A872)

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi.West of Cleveland · Structure no. 06SR0404023

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,957
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 311 over Varnell Rd. (nfa A872) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 311 over Varnell Rd. (nfa A872) 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 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 21,957 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,544 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 311
CrossesVarnell Rd. (nfa A872)
Location1.6 Mi.West of Cleveland
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14002, -84.91485
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,957 (2021)
Projected traffic34,544 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 311 over Varnell Rd. (nfa A872) built?

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

What condition is FAP 311 over Varnell Rd. (nfa A872) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 311 over Varnell Rd. (nfa A872) carry?

About 21,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 311 over Varnell Rd. (nfa A872)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 311 over Varnell Rd. (nfa A872)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.