US Bridges

FAP 7 over SR 7 / I65

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · In Ardmore City Limits · Structure no. 28I00650003

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over SR 7 / I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 7 over SR 7 / I65 in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,981 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesSR 7 / I65
LocationIn Ardmore City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01341, -86.87945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,801 (2021)
Projected traffic11,981 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over SR 7 / I65 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FAP 7 over SR 7 / I65 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over SR 7 / I65 carry?

About 7,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over SR 7 / I65?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over SR 7 / I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.