US Bridges

FAP 1 over CSX RR (abandoned)

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · In Hollow Rock · Structure no. 09SR0010033

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over CSX RR (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over CSX RR (abandoned) in Carroll 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 5,231 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCSX RR (abandoned)
LocationIn Hollow Rock
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03422, -88.27883
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,231 (2021)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$320,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over CSX RR (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over CSX RR (abandoned) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over CSX RR (abandoned) carry?

About 5,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over CSX RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over CSX RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.