US Bridges

FAU 2 349448N over Cfw Railroad

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Manchester City Limits · Structure no. 16SR0020015

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,952
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2 349448N over Cfw Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2 349448N over Cfw Railroad in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,952 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,723 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2 349448N
CrossesCfw Railroad
LocationIn Manchester City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48025, -86.0858
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
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,952 (2021)
Projected traffic20,723 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAU 2 349448N over Cfw Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is FAU 2 349448N over Cfw Railroad 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 FAU 2 349448N over Cfw Railroad carry?

About 12,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2 349448N over Cfw Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2 349448N over Cfw Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.