FAP 28 over Wolf River
PoorPosted for loadFentress County, Tennessee · In Pall Mall Tennessee · Structure no. 25SR0280003
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 159 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,438
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 28 over Wolf River is a steel truss - thru carrying FAP 28 over Wolf River in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,301 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 28 over Wolf River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 28 over Wolf River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 28 over Wolf River carry?
About 1,438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 28 over Wolf River?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 28 over Wolf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.