US Bridges

FAP 5 over SR 5 / SR 77

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · In Dyer City Limits · Structure no. 27SR0050046

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over SR 5 / SR 77 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 5 over SR 5 / SR 77 in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,040 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAP 5
CrossesSR 5 / SR 77
LocationIn Dyer City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07378, -89.00661
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,019 (2021)
Projected traffic6,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 5 over SR 5 / SR 77 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 over SR 5 / SR 77 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over SR 5 / SR 77 carry?

About 4,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over SR 5 / SR 77?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over SR 5 / SR 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.