US Bridges

FAP 34 731247X over FAU 3867 & Southern Rwy

Poor

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.2 M NW of Greenville · Structure no. 30FA0343003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,958
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 731247X over FAU 3867 & Southern Rwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 34 731247X over FAU 3867 & Southern Rwy in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,958 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,333 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 34 731247X
CrossesFAU 3867 & Southern Rwy
Location1.2 M NW of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.17782, -82.80517
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,958 (2021)
Projected traffic38,333 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 731247X over FAU 3867 & Southern Rwy built?

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

What condition is FAP 34 731247X over FAU 3867 & Southern Rwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 34 731247X over FAU 3867 & Southern Rwy carry?

About 23,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 731247X over FAU 3867 & Southern Rwy?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 731247X over FAU 3867 & Southern Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.