US Bridges

FAP 57 over Wolf River

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · Directly East of Moscow · Structure no. 24SR0570025

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,422 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
5,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 57 over Wolf River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 5,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,184 by 2040. The structure is 1,422 ft (433.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesFAP 57
CrossesWolf River
LocationDirectly East of Moscow
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates35.05886, -89.41055
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,422 ft (433.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,289 (2021)
Projected traffic9,184 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 57 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 over Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 57 over Wolf River carry?

About 5,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over Wolf River?

The structure is 1,422 ft (433.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.