US Bridges

FAP 34 Ll over SR 172

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · .6 M SE of Greenville · Structure no. 30FA0343002

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,534
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 Ll over SR 172 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 34 Ll over SR 172 in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 27,534 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,054 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 34 Ll
CrossesSR 172
Location.6 M SE of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17603, -82.83038
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,534 (2021)
Projected traffic44,054 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 34 Ll over SR 172 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAP 34 Ll over SR 172 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 34 Ll over SR 172 carry?

About 27,534 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 Ll over SR 172?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 Ll over SR 172?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.