US Bridges

FAP 63 730934A over Southern Railway

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · .3 M W of SR297 · Structure no. 07SR0630003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,840
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 63 730934A over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 63 730934A over Southern Railway in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,944 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 63 730934A
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location.3 M W of SR297
RouteState Highway 63
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41435, -84.30285
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,840 (2021)
Projected traffic10,944 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 63 730934A over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 63 730934A over Southern Railway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 63 730934A over Southern Railway carry?

About 6,840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 63 730934A over Southern Railway?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 63 730934A over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.