US Bridges

FAP 43 299193E over I.C.G. Railroad

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI S of Milan · Structure no. 27SR0430003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,471
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 299193E over I.C.G. Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 43 299193E over I.C.G. Railroad in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,471 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,979 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesFAP 43 299193E
CrossesI.C.G. Railroad
Location2.8 MI S of Milan
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates35.85067, -88.75095
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,471 (2021)
Projected traffic18,979 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 43 299193E over I.C.G. Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 299193E over I.C.G. 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 43 299193E over I.C.G. Railroad carry?

About 13,471 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 299193E over I.C.G. Railroad?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 299193E over I.C.G. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.