US Bridges

FAP 55 Nbl over I24

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · SR55/I-24 in Manchester · Structure no. 16I00240029

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 55 Nbl over I24 is a concrete continuous frame carrying FAP 55 Nbl over I24 in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 16,822 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,632 by 2039. The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 55 Nbl
CrossesI24
LocationSR55/I-24 in Manchester
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48943, -86.07405
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,822 (2021)
Projected traffic23,632 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 55 Nbl over I24 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 55 Nbl 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 55 Nbl over I24 carry?

About 16,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 55 Nbl over I24?

The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 55 Nbl over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.