US Bridges

FAP 160 over Southern Railway

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · S of US11E at Airport · Structure no. 32SR1600017

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,952
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 160 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 160 over Southern Railway in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,952 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 160
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationS of US11E at Airport
RouteState Highway 160
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1705, -83.3853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,952 (2021)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 160 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 160 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 160 over Southern Railway carry?

About 10,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 160 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 160 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.