US Bridges

FAP 27 350051A over Southern Rwy & CSX RR

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.78 Mi. N of I-24 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0270008

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 27 350051A over Southern Rwy & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 27 350051A over Southern Rwy & CSX RR in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,344 by 2041. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 27 350051A
CrossesSouthern Rwy & CSX RR
Location0.78 Mi. N of I-24 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02625, -85.3029
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,140 (2021)
Projected traffic19,344 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 27 350051A over Southern Rwy & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 27 350051A over Southern Rwy & CSX RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 27 350051A over Southern Rwy & CSX RR carry?

About 11,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 27 350051A over Southern Rwy & CSX RR?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 27 350051A over Southern Rwy & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.