US Bridges

FAP 5 over West Tn Railroad

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 6.5 MI N of SR 104 · Structure no. 27SR0050048

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

About this bridge

FAP 5 over West Tn Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 5 over West Tn Railroad 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 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesWest Tn Railroad
Location6.5 MI N of SR 104
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04417, -88.985
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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 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
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over West Tn Railroad built?

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

What condition is FAP 5 over West Tn Railroad 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 West Tn Railroad carry?

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

How long is FAP 5 over West Tn Railroad?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over West Tn Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.