US Bridges

FAP 34 731259S over Southern Railway

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 3 M SW of Tusculum · Structure no. 30SR0340019

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,501
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 731259S over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 34 731259S over Southern Railway in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 19,501 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,202 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 34 731259S
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location3 M SW of Tusculum
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.19385, -82.72572
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,501 (2021)
Projected traffic31,202 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 731259S over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 731259S over Southern Railway 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 731259S over Southern Railway carry?

About 19,501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 731259S over Southern Railway?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 731259S over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.