US Bridges

FAP 28 over I40

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 1.80 Mi.N.Of Crossville · Structure no. 18I00400017

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,423
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 28 over I40 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 21,423 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,245 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesI40
Location1.80 Mi.N.Of Crossville
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00076, -85.04535
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.
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,423 (2021)
Projected traffic32,245 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over I40 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FAP 28 over I40 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 28 over I40 carry?

About 21,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over I40?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.