US Bridges

FAP 53 over I24

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Manchester · Structure no. 16I00240023

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over I24 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 53 over I24 in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 8,572 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,715 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 53
CrossesI24
LocationIn Manchester
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates35.4993, -86.08659
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,572 (2021)
Projected traffic13,715 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 53 over I24 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 over I24 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 53 over I24 carry?

About 8,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over I24?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 53 over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.