US Bridges

FAP 59 over SR-59 / I-40

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.3 M NW JCT SR59&SR194 · Structure no. 24I00400019

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,380
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 59 over SR-59 / I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 59 over SR-59 / I-40 in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 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 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,792 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 59
CrossesSR-59 / I-40
Location2.3 M NW JCT SR59&SR194
RouteState Highway 59
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34897, -89.51908
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,380 (2021)
Projected traffic3,792 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 59 over SR-59 / I-40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FAP 59 over SR-59 / I-40 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 59 over SR-59 / I-40 carry?

About 2,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 59 over SR-59 / I-40?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 59 over SR-59 / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.