US Bridges

FAP 181 over SR 181 / I155

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2.27 Mi.E.Miss.River · Structure no. 23I01550015

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 181 over SR 181 / I155 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 181 over SR 181 / I155 in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 181
CrossesSR 181 / I155
Location2.27 Mi.E.Miss.River
RouteState Highway 181
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09286, -89.58597
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2021)
Projected traffic1,131 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 181 over SR 181 / I155 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 181 over SR 181 / I155 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 181 over SR 181 / I155 carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 181 over SR 181 / I155?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 181 over SR 181 / I155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.