FAP 20 over Tennessee River
FairDecatur County, Tennessee · At Perry-Decatur Co.Line · Structure no. 20SR0200013
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,936 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,924
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 20 over Tennessee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 20 over Tennessee River in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,924 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,291 by 2042. The structure is 2,936 ft (894.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 20 over Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FAP 20 over Tennessee 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 20 over Tennessee River carry?
About 2,924 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 20 over Tennessee River?
The structure is 2,936 ft (894.9 m) long with a longest span of 440 ft (134.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 20 over Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.