US Bridges

FAP 1 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .05 M SE SR155&SR1 · Structure no. 19SR0010041

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,432
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over CSX Railroad is a concrete slab carrying FAP 1 over CSX Railroad in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1963, 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.

It carries about 30,432 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,608 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.05 M SE SR155&SR1
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1175, -86.69927
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,432 (2021)
Projected traffic54,608 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FAP 1 over CSX 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 30,432 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.