US Bridges

FAP 57 732114J over Southern Railway

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · West of Rossville · Structure no. 24SR0570001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 732114J over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 57 732114J over Southern Railway in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8,749 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,608 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 57 732114J
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationWest of Rossville
RouteState Highway 57
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04697, -89.61569
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,749 (2021)
Projected traffic14,608 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 57 732114J over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 732114J over Southern Railway 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 57 732114J over Southern Railway carry?

About 8,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 732114J over Southern Railway?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 732114J over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.