FAP 55 Sbl over I24
PoorCoffee County, Tennessee · SR55/I-24 in Manchester · Structure no. 16I00240030
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,822
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 55 Sbl over I24 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 55 Sbl over I24 in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 59 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,822 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,632 by 2040. The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 55 Sbl over I24 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is FAP 55 Sbl over I24 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 55 Sbl over I24 carry?
About 16,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAP 55 Sbl over I24?
The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 55 Sbl over I24?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.