FAP 100 over Beech River
FairPosted for loadDecatur County, Tennessee · 1.5 M SE JCT SR20&SR100 · Structure no. 20S80680005
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,677
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 100 over Beech River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 100 over Beech River in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,683 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 100 over Beech River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 100 over Beech River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 100 over Beech River carry?
About 1,677 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 100 over Beech River?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 100 over Beech River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.