US Bridges

FAP 55 349391P over Nfa A035-FAU 4334-CSX RR

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Tullahoma City Limits · Structure no. 16SR0550003

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
962 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
17,321
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 55 349391P over Nfa A035-FAU 4334-CSX RR is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 55 349391P over Nfa A035-FAU 4334-CSX RR in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 84 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 17,321 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,304 by 2040. The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 55 349391P
CrossesNfa A035-FAU 4334-CSX RR
LocationIn Tullahoma City Limits
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3566, -86.20528
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHL 93
Structure length962 ft (293.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,321 (2021)
Projected traffic30,304 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 55 349391P over Nfa A035-FAU 4334-CSX RR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FAP 55 349391P over Nfa A035-FAU 4334-CSX RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 55 349391P over Nfa A035-FAU 4334-CSX RR carry?

About 17,321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 55 349391P over Nfa A035-FAU 4334-CSX RR?

The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 55 349391P over Nfa A035-FAU 4334-CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.