FAP 160 over Southern Railway
FairHamblen County, Tennessee · 5 M SW of JCT SR32&SR160 · Structure no. 32SR1600022
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,599
- 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 1992, so it is 33 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 20,599 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,440 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 160 over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 20,599 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 160 over Southern Railway?
The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 160 over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.